Radioactivity
The spontaneous emission of radiation from the nucleus of an unstable atom; as a result of this emission, the radioactive atom is converted, or decays, into an atom of a different element that might or might not be radioactive.
Used in courses
Careers that use Radioactivity
- How to Start a Construction Career — Pre-Apprenticeship Training Path — Start a construction career with pre-apprenticeship training in blueprint reading, safety, and craft skills.
- How to Become an Emergency Medical Dispatcher — 911 EMD Career Path — Become a 911 emergency medical dispatcher (EMD). Certification through IAED or APCO, call-taker training, and dispatch career path without a 4-year degree.
- How to Become an Environmental Safety Specialist — EHS Career Path — Build an EHS career with training in hazard recognition, environmental regulations, and safety management.
- How to Become a HAZWOPER Technician — Hazardous Materials Career Path — Become a HAZWOPER technician. 24-hour or 40-hour OSHA certification, hazmat handling, site safety, and industrial cleanup career paths.