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What are the mayor differences between alpha particles and gamma radiation?
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Alpha particle is the nucleus of helium atom. That is doubly ionized one. Hence alpha particle is massive and so its velocity is comparatively low. As it is massive it has good ionization power but penetration would become difficult. Isn't?
Because it is helium nucleus, it has two positive charges. So can be deflected by electric and magnetic field.
But gamma radiation is photons whose rest mass is zero. It is charge less. So cannot be deflected by electric and magnetic field. Its velocity is the highest in the universe ie the velocity of light. It has good penetrating power but least ionizing power.
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What nuclear emissions that identical to a helium atom?
This is alpha radiation (alpha particles).
What are the 3 particles of radiation?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
How many electrons does alpha radiation have?
Alpha particles are helium nuclei - therefore, no electrons.
One kind of radiation not released by radioactive decay is .?
alpha particles
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
Differences between the four main types of nuclear radiation alpha particles beta particles gamma rays and neutron emission?
There are only three types of nuclear radiation - Alpha, Beta & Gamma.
Name the nuclear radiation that can be easily stopped by skin or cloths?
alpha particles.
What gives off alpha particles?
Alpha particles are a type of particle of radiation that is emmited by certain radioactive materials. The materials that give off Alpha particles are called ''Alpha emitters.''
What nuclear emissions that identical to a helium atom?
This is alpha radiation (alpha particles).
What are the 3 particles of radiation?
Alpha, Beta and Gamma
What is Alpha radiation stopped by?
Alpha particles are the strongest of the three known types of radiation (alpha, beta, & gamma). Although the strongest, the alpha particles are the least penetrating.They do not tend to penetrate any substance.A well-known example is your skin. Alpha particles do not penetrate your skin barrier. However, alpha particles energy is high and is a cause of skin cancer and genetic mutations.
Which Form of radiation that is a particle consisting of two neutrons and two protons?
Alpha radiation (alpha particles, helium nucleus)
What are the alpha particles in the environment?
Naturally occurring alpha particles are mostly from cosmic radiation and radioactive isotopes such as Americium and Uranium.
How many electrons does alpha radiation have?
Alpha particles are helium nuclei - therefore, no electrons.
What blocks alpha particles?
A few millimetres of lead.
What three products of radioactive decay?
alpha particles, beta particles, gamma radiation
Do dosimeter badges detect any exposure to alpha particles when worn by radiation workers?
No, alpha particles will not be detected by dosimeter badges.
