Question

A radioactive substance is oxidised. Will there be any change in the nature of its radioactivity? Give reason for your answer.

Answer 1

1. Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a chemical reaction in a molecule or atom. It affects only the electrons of an atom.
2. Radioactivity is a nuclear phenomenon occurred due to the imbalanced forces between the nucleons.
3. Hence, the oxidation process will not affect the nature of radioactivity of a substance that is oxidized.