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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?
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We use gamma rays to irradiate food and kill organisms on it that might cause it to spoil quickly.
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What is delta radiation?
Delta rays very fast electrons produced in quantity by alpha particles or other fast energetic charged particles knocking orbiting electrons out of atoms. Collectively, these electrons are defined as delta radiation when they have sufficient energy to ionize further atoms through subsequent interactions on their own.P. Stewart
Why does radiation not require other particles?
Because radiation is particles.
Why is a poor conductor of heat a good insulator of heat?
Because heat is electromagnetic radiation in the infrared region, therefore, it is emitted and absorbed by charged particles. Since there are mainly two kinds of charged particles; protons and electrons, the electrons are the ones involved in the outer part of an atom, and they either emit or absorb the electromagnetic radiation. This is a transfer of energy, which is synonymous with the transfer of electrons.
Which forms of radiation are never able to penetrate the Earth's atmosphere?
The major types of radiation are: 1. alpha particles, which are free electrons. 2. beta particles, which are the nuclei of helium atoms 3. gamma rays, which are high-energy electromagnetic radiation like sunlight or X-rays. Alpha and Beta particles are deflected and absorbed by the atmosphere.
Type of penetrating ionising radiation consisting of electromagnetic waves?
There are three types of radiation: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Alpha radiation is the emission of Alpha particles, which consists of two protons bound to two neutrons. Beta radiation is the emissions of electrons, and gamma radiation is the emission of photons. Alpha particles are made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, and can be blocked by a single sheet of paper. Beta particles are electrons and can be stopped by a 3/4 inch block of wood. Gamma particles are photons, and they go straight through the 3/4 inch wood, but lead can stop them more. In total, gamma radiation has the greatest penetrating power.
How many electrons does alpha radiation have?
Alpha particles are helium nuclei - therefore, no electrons.
Is cathode rays are material particles?
The cathode ray is a stream of electrons.
What radioactive emission is not a particle?
Gamma rays are not particles, but highly-ionizing electromagnetic radiation of a very short wavelength.The other major atomic "radiation" is in the form of alpha particles (He nuclei) or beta particles (electrons, or positrons).
What types of radiation particles have no weight?
Gamma rays are the only ones. Alpha particles are helium nuclei, and Beta particles are electrons or positrons, all of these have mass.
What produce electromagnetic radiation?
in physics, electromagnetic radiation occurs when charged particles have forces acting on them to accelerate them. Electrons are responsible for the force needed to create electromagnetic radiation.
What are types of nuclear radiation?
The most common are: gamma radiation (high energy photons), beta particles (high energy electrons or positrons) and alpha particles (high energy helium nuclei).
What is delta radiation?
Delta rays very fast electrons produced in quantity by alpha particles or other fast energetic charged particles knocking orbiting electrons out of atoms. Collectively, these electrons are defined as delta radiation when they have sufficient energy to ionize further atoms through subsequent interactions on their own.P. Stewart
Why does radiation not require other particles?
Because radiation is particles.
What happens to the motion of molecules when they are heated?
What kind of radiation? Remember, Beta radiation is particles (electrons)and Alpha radiation is Helium nuclei.Some radiation will transfer energy to particles ... which may speed them up,it may heat them,it may cause fluorescence.
Alpha and beta particles of nuclear radiation are similar because they involve what?
Nothing really. Beta particles are electrons or positrons (the antimatter counterpart of electrons), and alpha particles are two protons and two neutrons (a helium nucleus). I guess the only things that they share are speed, and particles in them that have electric charge.
If an element is radioactive what would be released from its nucleus?
Depending on the specific element and isotope it can release neutrons, alpha particles (Helium-4 nuclei), beta particles (electrons and positrons), and gamma radiation (energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation)
Why is a poor conductor of heat a good insulator of heat?
Because heat is electromagnetic radiation in the infrared region, therefore, it is emitted and absorbed by charged particles. Since there are mainly two kinds of charged particles; protons and electrons, the electrons are the ones involved in the outer part of an atom, and they either emit or absorb the electromagnetic radiation. This is a transfer of energy, which is synonymous with the transfer of electrons.
