What is each type of radiation with the correct description?

Answer 1

Alpha, beta and gamma are three types associated with radioactive decay. Alpha particles are essentially helium nuclei. They are massive, somewhat slow moving particles comprised of two protons and two neutrons.

Beta particles are high speed electrons ejected from the nucleus of an atom.

Gamma rays are a highly energetic form of electromagnetic radiation. Whereas a sheet of paper is thick enough to protect against alpha particles, a sheet of tin sufficient defense against beta rays, a foot or so of lead (or several feet of concrete) are required to protect against gamma rays.

Heat, visible light, and radio waves are other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

Answer 2

Alpha radiation - Will not penetrate paper

Beta radiation - May be stopped by protective clothing and a mask

Gamma Radiation - Emitted during a nuclear detonation and from fallout

Neutron radiation - Emitted mainly during nuclear detonation

Answer 3

Alpha "radiation" (particles) consists of helium nuclei emitted by nuclear decay and by fission.

Beta "radiation" (particles) consists of electrons or positrons emitted

Gamma radiation is a high frequency electromagnetic emission from nuclear fission and from irradiated particles, including fallout.

Neutron radiation (particles) consists of non-charged particles given off in both fission and fusion reactions. These can produce unstable or radioactive isotopes in stable elements.

Answer 4

Alpha- short range, used in smoke alarms

Beta- longer range, but less penetrating, used in the manufacture of aluminium

Gamma- used in x-rays

Answer 5

Alpha radiation is a stream of Helium nuclei. Beta radiation is a stream of electrons. Gamma radiation is a stream of photons. Neutron radiation is a stream of neutrons.

Answer 6

What are the different types of radiation rays?

Answer 7

alpha, beta, and gamma