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Same element, same protons, different neutrons
Same number of protons
Same number of each
Total protons + neutrons
Number of protons
Rate at which unstable nuclei decay
Becquerel (Bq)
1 Bq=1 decay per second1 \text{ Bq} = 1 \text{ decay per second}1 Bq=1 decay per second
Unstable nucleus releases radiation to become stable
Number of decays recorded each second
Geiger-Muller tube
Totally random process
How easily radiation loses electrons to create positive ions
Usually only 1 or 2
Not the same
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