Nuclear decay is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation, ultimately resulting in a more stable nucleus.
Chemical potential energy is the energy stored in chemical bonds between atoms and molecules. It is a form of potential energy that can be released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.
Nuclear decay can cause a change in chemical potential energy by releasing energy in the form of radiation, which can then be absorbed by surrounding atoms and molecules, resulting in a change in their chemical bonds and potential energy.
The amount of change in chemical potential energy from nuclear decay depends on the type and amount of radiation emitted, as well as the types of atoms and molecules involved in the reaction.
Understanding the change in chemical potential energy from nuclear decay is important in fields such as nuclear energy, medicine, and environmental science. It can also help in the development of new technologies and materials.