AACTInteractive chemistry

Radioactive decay

Inside anunstable atom.

Slow down a nuclear event. Follow what leaves the nucleus, inspect what remains, and explore shielding.

A Workhorse concept for the American Association of Chemistry Teachers.

Inside the nucleusMass number drops by 4, atomic number by 2. The atom becomes a different element.Ra 226Parent · 88 protons · 138 neutrons
Teal: protonGray: neutronOne nuclear event, slowed for inspection
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Workhorse studio concept · AACT has not commissioned or approved this app.Motion illustrates the process; playback time is not physical time.