Daughter Nuclei

Definition

Daughter nuclei are the new atomic nuclei formed after radioactive decay. They are produced when an unstable parent nucleus undergoes decay and transforms into a different element or isotope.

Related terms

Parent Nucleus/Isotope: The original unstable nucleus before undergoing radioactive decay.

Alpha Decay/Beta Decay/Gamma Decay: Different types of radioactive decay processes that result in the formation of daughter nuclei.

Transmutation: The process of changing one element into another through nuclear reactions or radioactive decay.