Are Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions Similar to Those in Radioactivity?

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Energy changes in chemical reactions and radioactivity both involve transformations that release or absorb energy, but they differ in their mechanisms. Chemical reactions typically involve the breaking and forming of bonds between atoms, while radioactivity involves the decay of unstable atomic nuclei and the emission of particles. The energy scales for chemical reactions are generally lower than those observed in radioactive decay. Understanding the types of particles involved, such as electrons in chemical reactions and alpha or beta particles in radioactivity, is crucial for grasping these differences. Overall, while both processes involve energy changes, their underlying principles and scales vary significantly.
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in what ways are energy changes which occur in chemical reactions similar to those which occur in radioactivity? how are they different?

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Both have energy changes. The protons are different??
 
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Try reading up on radioactive decay. What particles are ejected from the atom?

What particles are tied to chemical bonds?
 
What are typical energy scales for the different processes?
 

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