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Pretty much anything will. A couple of sheets of paper would do it.
Alpha radiation is big and bulky compared to other types of radiation. So it can't penetrate objects very far.
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How is alpha radiation detected?
A zinc sulfide scintillator probe is used to detect alpha radiation. The scintillator probe is just sensitive to alpha radiation.
What will an alpha particle change into when it absorbs two electrons?
When it captures (not absorbs) electrons and becomes neutral the alpha particle becomes a helium atom.
What does the earth's atmosphere do to most types of electromagnetic radiation?
It absorbs almost everything except the visible spectrum.
What type of radiation is easiest to shield?
Alpha radiation
Which radiation is the most easily absorbed?
alpha radiation :)
Is alpha radiation a ionization radiation?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
Alpha is it ionizing?
Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.
What is the radiation type for alpha?
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
Is alpha decay the same as alpha radiation?
No. Decay is the process, radiation is the product.
How is alpha radiation detected?
A zinc sulfide scintillator probe is used to detect alpha radiation. The scintillator probe is just sensitive to alpha radiation.
What is the uv radiation that absorbs oxygen compound?
If your question was 'What is the oxygen compound that absorbs UV radiation?' - then ozone
What will an alpha particle change into when it absorbs two electrons?
When it captures (not absorbs) electrons and becomes neutral the alpha particle becomes a helium atom.
What does the atmosphere do to some of the radiation?
It absorbs some of the radiation. The radiation is UV rays.
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.
What does alpha alpha radiation do?
It can be used for smoke detectors
What does the earth's atmosphere do to most types of electromagnetic radiation?
It absorbs almost everything except the visible spectrum.
What absorbs Earth's radiation?
It depends on the type of radiation.
