Uranium-238

Definition

Uranium-238 is a radioactive isotope of uranium that is commonly found in nature. It has 92 protons and 146 neutrons in its nucleus.

Related terms

Radioactive Decay:

The spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus, resulting in the emission of radiation.

Half-Life: The time it takes for half of the atoms in a sample to undergo radioactive decay.

Fission: A nuclear reaction where the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy.