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Decay product

physical science Maturity 11-13

{ "text": Some tiny things change over time.

Stylised atom with three Bohr model orbits and stylised nucleus.svg
Stylised atom with three Bohr model orbits and stylised nucleus.svg
They turn into new, smaller things. These new things are left behind. This helps us learn about our world. It is like a slow chain. Can you imagine tiny things changing?
Thorium decay chain from lead-212 to lead-208.svg
Thorium decay chain from lead-212 to lead-208.svg
", "media": [ "File:Stylised atom with three Bohr model orbits and stylised nucleus.svg", "File:Thorium decay chain from lead-212 to lead-208.svg" ] }

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