Physics

Electrostatic force

The repulsion between protons in an atoms nucleus that pushes them apart. As the number of protons increases, repulsion grows stronger, leading to instability. Tries to break apart the nucleus.

Strong Nuclear Force

Holds protons and neutrons together, counteracting Electrostatic force to keep atoms stable and prevent nuclear decay.

Weak Nuclear Force

Changes protons into neutrons and neutrons into protons. It is responsible for beta decay and changes the makeup of an atom to make it more stable.

Alpha Decay

The nucleus gets rid of 2 protons and 2 neutrons which is a helium nucleus.

Beta Decay

Neutron turns into a proton and releases an electron.

Gamma Decay

Happens after Alpha or Beta decay and results in a more stable nucleus without changing the amount of protons and neutrons.