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Alpha particles are helium nuclei -- each particle is composed of two protons and two neutrons. A stream of alpha particles may be called a ray, although as it is not electromagnetic radiation that is probably inaccurate.
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What is the difference between alpha beta gamma rays?
Alpha rays are helium nuclei (two protons + two neutrons) and have a charge of +2; beta rays are either electrons or anti-electrons (positrons), with a charge of -1 or +1; gamma rays are high-energy light rays (photons).
Why are alpha and beta rays bent in different directions?
Alpha and beta rays are bent in different directions because alpha is positively charged, beta is negative.
We use radiation to extend the shelf life of food by destroying organisms that cause spoilage. Do we use neutrons electrons gamma rays or alpha particles?
We use gamma rays to irradiate food and kill organisms on it that might cause it to spoil quickly.
Is cathode rays have maximum ionising power than alpha beta gamma rays?
Cathode (electron) rays have less ionizing potential than gamma, beta, and alpha rays (in increasing ionization potential).
Which is an alpha particle?
A helium nucleus (2 protons & 2 neutrons).
What were the rays emanating from uranium?
* Alpha rays (particles) * Beta rays * Gamma rays * Spontaneous fission neutrons
What are the harmful rays radiated from uranium?
Principally alpha particles, but also gamma rays, neutrons from the spontaneous fission, etc.
What is the harmful radiation released by nuclear wastes?
There are various kinds of harmful ionizing radiation. These include alpha, beta, and gamma rays; free neutrons; X-rays; and ultraviolet light. Depending on the specifics of the waste, nuclear waste can emit alpha, beta, and gamma rays, and neutrons.
Does uranium give of invisible rays?
Yes, uranium isotopes emit alpha particles, gamma rays, beta rays, spontaneous fission neutrons.
What kind of rays does uranium 235 and plutonium 239 release?
Plutonium 239 emit: alpha, gamma, spontaneous fission neutrons Uranium 235 emit: alpha, gamma, spontaneous fission neutrons
Why alpha rays called helium nuclei?
Alpha rays are called helium nuclei because they consist of two protons and two neutrons, which is the same composition as a helium nucleus. When an atom undergoes alpha decay, it emits an alpha particle, which is essentially a helium nucleus that is ejected from the atom.
What is the difference between alpha beta gamma rays?
Alpha rays are helium nuclei (two protons + two neutrons) and have a charge of +2; beta rays are either electrons or anti-electrons (positrons), with a charge of -1 or +1; gamma rays are high-energy light rays (photons).
Do alpha particle same group with gamma ray?
Alpha particles are in the same group with gamma rays. Gamma rays helps remove all of the excise energy in a nucleus. Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons that are bound together.
What radiation is released in the first 60 seconds after the detonation?
Light, thermal, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, beta. Later the fallout will release alpha, beta, and gamma rays.
What is the difference between Alpha rays and beta rays?
Alpha rays are helium nuclei, two protons and two neutrons, an atomic mass number of 4, and a charge of +2. Beta rays are electrons or, in some cases, positrons, an atomic mass number of 1 / 1854, and a charge of -1, or +1 for the positron.
What particles consists of two protons and two neutrons?
A alpha particle that consists of two protons and two neutrons. Beta particles have a high-energy electron that comes from the nucleus, not from the electron cloud.
Are gamma rays neutrons?
No, gamma rays are not neutrons. They are electromagnetic rays or electromagnetic energy.
