Promieniotwórczość naturalna is the spontaneous decay of unstable nuclei of natural isotopes, emitting alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. This phenomenon plays a crucial role in understanding radioactivity and its effects on the environment and living organisms.
Key points:
- Natural radioactivity involves the emission of alpha, beta, or gamma radiation
- The unit of radioactivity is the Becquerel (Bq)
- Different types of nuclear decay processes occur, including alpha and beta decay
- Radiation has varying levels of penetration through different materials