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The isotope of hydrogen we call tritium is radioactive because all atoms of it have an unstable nucleus. Tritium, which is hydrogen-3, has a single proton in its nucleus (as you'd expect), and has two neutrons there as well. This combination of nucleons is not stable, and it will eventually decay (with a 12.32 year half-life). Said another way, the nuclear arrangement of a proton and two neutrons is not a stable one, so atoms of this isotope of hydrogen will be radioactive and will eventually decay.
When any atom is "created" by fusion or other means (including nuclear decay), the nucleons (the protons and neutrons that make up its nucleus) have to "make a deal" as to how they are going to get along in the tiny volume of space that the nucleus occupies. Some arrangements of protons and neutrons just "aren't right" and are unstable, and this gives rise to characterizing the isotope as being radioactive. Tritium (H-3) is one such isotope.
Yes, tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. It has two neutrons in its nucleus, whereas the most common form of hydrogen (protium) has no neutrons. It is not a separate element on the Periodic Table but falls under the category of isotopes.
No, tritium is a heavy radioactive (by beta decay) isotope of hydrogen, an alpha particle is a fully ionized nucleus of helium. Two different elements.
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How many electron does contain tritium?
A tritium atom contains one electron. It is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen with two neutrons and one proton, making up a total of three subatomic particles.
Does h stand for helium on the periodic table?
No, the symbol for helium on the periodic table is "He." "H" on the periodic table represents hydrogen.
What is the abbreviation for potassium in the periodic table?
The abbreviation for potassium in the periodic table is K.
What are the names for a pereodic table?
The periodic table is named the "periodic table of elements" or simply the "periodic table."
What is the abbreviation for silicon on the periodic table?
The abbreviation for silicon on the periodic table is Si.
Is the letter T used by itself in the periodic table?
No; T may be a symbol for the tritium an isotope of hydrogen.
What is the name of the table of elements?
The table of elements is called the Periodic Table of Elements. It organizes all known chemical elements based on their atomic number and chemical properties.
What type of elements form atomic bombs?
Elements at the extreme ends of the periodic table: high end - uranium, plutonium; low end - hydrogen (deuterium & tritium), lithium.
How many electron does contain tritium?
A tritium atom contains one electron. It is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen with two neutrons and one proton, making up a total of three subatomic particles.
What is a group in a periodic table.?
A group in Periodic Table is the column of element in periodic table
What is a chart that lists all the known elements?
It is called the Periodic Table of Elements.
What are chemical compounds on the periodic table?
There are no compounds on the periodic table. The periodic table only lists elements.
Which element is the heaviest in periodic table?
who introduced the first Periodic Table
Does h stand for helium on the periodic table?
No, the symbol for helium on the periodic table is "He." "H" on the periodic table represents hydrogen.
Is hydrogen a compound or a mixture?
Hydrogen can be an atom (H1), a molecule (H2 or normal hydrogen), an isotope such as deuterium or tritium. Ionized Hydrogen is simply a proton.
Which can be found on a periodic table elements compounds or mixtures?
Elements are found on periodic table. Compounds are not present on periodic table. The table does not contains mixture.Elements can be found on a periodic table. Compounds can be made by bonding two or more elements. But they are not depicted on the periodic table.
What is S4F3 on periodic table?
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