Nuclide

usgb/ˈnuː.klaɪd/
noun

A nuclide is a distinct nuclear species that is defined by its number of protons and neutrons, which determines its properties and behavior.

Carbon-14 is a common nuclide used in radiocarbon dating.
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Formal

radioactive nuclide, stable nuclide, isotopic nuclide

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Nuclides and Radioactivity

Understanding nuclides is crucial in studying radioactive decay.

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Carbon-14 decays over time to nitrogen-14.
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Storage and Stability

Storing different nuclides requires knowledge of their stability.

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Stable nuclides do not undergo radioactive decay.
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Scientific Context

Nuclides are often categorized based on their nuclear beam diagram in physics.

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Neutrons and protons are key in defining nuclides.
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