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The most penetrating type of radiation is the a Gamma ray b Nuclide c Beta particle d Alpha particle?
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Generally gamma radiation is the most penetrating one, but it is also least ionising. I don't quite understand what you mean by saying "Nuclide" radiation. Nuclides are generally isotopes, not radiation. Nuclides (isotopes) don't have to be radioactive, but the isotopes that lie outside the curve of stability (function of the number of proton and the number of neutrons in a particular nucleus) are unstable and do decay (are radioactive)
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What particle has the highest penetrating ability?
Of the "basic" types of particulate radiation, the neutron has the highest penetrating ability. It is much more penetrating than the electron, positron, proton, or alpha particle.
The nuclear fusion of a helium-3 nucleus and nuclide X releases an alpha particle and a positron Identify nuclide X?
It is Deuterium an isotope of hydrogen.
What are the names of 2 types of ionising radiation?
Alpha and Beta Radiation are types of ionizing radiation. They are both charged particles though Alpha is heavier than the particle Beta.
Alpha particles are equal to?
Any element that needs to emit it in order to stabilise. And they are not the nuclei of the element, they are made up of two protons and two neutrons, and it is also the most ionising radiation as well.
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
Does alpha decay always decreases the number of protons by an even number?
Yes, an alpha radiation particle is 2 protons and 2 neutrons so for every alpha particle emitted the radioactive nuclide loses 2 protons.
What particle has the highest penetrating ability?
Of the "basic" types of particulate radiation, the neutron has the highest penetrating ability. It is much more penetrating than the electron, positron, proton, or alpha particle.
What type of ionized radiation is the least penetrating?
Alpha radiation.
Which ionizing radiation is least penetrating?
alpha
Which of these masses is the largest alpha particle antineutrino gamma radiation beta particle?
Alpha Particle
What form of ionizing radiation is least penetrating?
alpha
What is the radiation type for alpha?
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
The nuclear fusion of a helium-3 nucleus and nuclide X releases an alpha particle and a positron Identify nuclide X?
It is Deuterium an isotope of hydrogen.
What are the names of 2 types of ionising radiation?
Alpha and Beta Radiation are types of ionizing radiation. They are both charged particles though Alpha is heavier than the particle Beta.
Is alpha a radiation ray?
No, it's a particle. Often written a it is the least penetrating radiation not able to penetrate a pice of paper. Consists of a helium nucleus superscript 4 over sub script 2 He
Is beta the same kind of radiation as alpha but does not have particles?
No Alpha radiation is essentially a helium nucleus - a couple of protons and neutrons bound together as a particle Beta radiation is an electron or positron - still a particle but not the same kind of particle as alpha.
What is a particle of alpha?
Alpha particles are positively charged. They have low penetrating power but high ionizing power.
