Radioactivity and Radiation

Craig Beals explains why some atoms emit radiation through the processes of radioactivity and radioactive decay. He examines the role of isotopes in radiation and shows Uranium - 238 from Carnotite Ore and Americium - 241... Craig Beals explains why some atoms emit radiation through the processes of radioactivity and radioactive decay. He examines the role of isotopes in radiation and shows Uranium - 238 from Carnotite Ore and Americium - 241 from a smoke detector. For more information: Radiation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation Smoke detectors and radioactive Americium: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_detector#Ionization Uranium - 238: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium-238
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