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What are the 4 types of radiation and what does each type do to the nucleus?
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∙ 12y ago
Usually with the '4 types of radiation' it is referred to:
- alpha radiation (emission of an alpha particle = a helium nucleus = 2 neutrons + 2 protons):
Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.
- beta-minus radiation (emission of a beta- particle = an electron)
Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number increases by 1 (a neutron decays into a proton and beta- radiation)
- beta-plus radiation (emission of a beta+ particle = a positron)
Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number decreases by 1 (under the addition of energy a proton decays into a neutron and a positron)
- gamma radiation (emission of high energetic photons)
The emitting nucleus doesn't change its mass number and atomic number,
but it jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.
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What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
What type of nucleus is in the eagle?
Just as in any bird or mammal, they have a membrane bound nucleus in each cell.
What type of radiation releases two protons and two neutrons from the parent nucleus?
That's a description of an alpha particle. That "bundle" of two protons and two neutrons is actually a helium-4 nucleus. Use the link below to learn more.
Why does gamma radiation NOT change the type of atom?
Gamma radiation, which is a type of electromagnetic radiation, does not change the type of atom because it does not involve the transfer or exchange of particles. Unlike alpha and beta radiation, which involve the emission of particles from the nucleus, gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons that are released from the atomic nucleus. Therefore, it does not alter the composition or identity of the atom.
What are the unit used in measuring radiation?
The details depend on what type of radiation you are thinking about. Some units that apply to lots of types of radiation include:* Power * Intensity, which is power per unit area * Frequency and wavelength - many types of radiation come in waves.
What are the 3 types of radiation and define each type?
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Which type of radiation is emitted from the nucleus at the velocity of light?
gamma
What is the type of spectrum of all types of radiation called?
There are different types of radiation; you may be referring to the electromagnetic radiation.
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
What is a cell that do not have a nucleus?
Prokaryotic cell types are the type of cell that do not have the nucleus. The red blood cells do not have a nucleus as well.
What types of radiation should you be worried about?
The most dangerous type of radiation is Nuclear radiation which is the one that should be most worried about.
What does each type of atom in a molecule have?
a nucleus
How is it possible for a single electron to produce so many different wavelengths and frequencies?
A single electron can produce different types of radiation. Radiation, frequency, and wavelength all rely on each other. If an electron can produce multiple types of radiation, it can also produce different wavelengths and frequencies, because the wavelengths and frequencies are dependent on the radiation type.
What type of radiation is given off when a nucleus releases two neutrons and two protons?
alpha particle
Why is different shielding appropriate for different kinds of radiation?
The absorption of radiation is different for each shielding material and type of radiation.
What type of nucleus is in the eagle?
Just as in any bird or mammal, they have a membrane bound nucleus in each cell.
What are radiation units of measure?
The details depend on what type of radiation you are thinking about. Some units that apply to lots of types of radiation include:* Power * Intensity, which is power per unit area * Frequency and wavelength - many types of radiation come in waves.
