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Is alpha radiation unaffected by a magnetic field?
no, it curves steadily towards the north side of the magnet. this effect happens because alpha particles have a positive charge due to their atom. the atom of an alpha radiation atom is 2 protons and 2 neutrons (similar to He), which gives the atom a positive charge thus it bends towards the north or negative side of the magnet.
What nuclear emissions that identical to a helium atom?
This is alpha radiation (alpha particles).
What happens when the ratio of neutrons to protons is not a stable ratio?
If it is not stable, then the atom will likely either emit alpha radiation or beta radiation in order to become more stable.
What radiation decreases the atomic number of the atom?
alpha
Which type of radiation is simialar to a helium atom?
I believe that is called "Alpha Emission".
What is a description of radiation?
alpha radiation consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. It comes from the nucleus of an atom.
Positively charged particle consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons which is given off by a radioactive substance is called what?
A radiation particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons is called an Alpha Particle. Alpha Particles have the same structure as a Helium nucleus. There are three forms of radiation, Alpha (Helium nucleus), Beta (a lone electron) and Gamma (an Electromagnetic wave).
What happens when you change the number of protons electrons or neutrons?
You get a different atom. This happens to 238Uranium as it gives off alpha radiation (two protons and two neutrons).The Alpha particle is essentially a Helium nucleus. The substance remaining is no longer 238Uranium but has become 234Thorium.
What happens to a radioactive atom after it has emitted its radiation?
The initial atom is transformed in another atom.
What happens to the atom when an alpha particle is released by it?
When an alpha particle is released by an atom, the atom loses two protons and two neutrons, resulting in a different element being formed. This process is known as alpha decay.
Why helium atom is the nuclear emission of the alpha radiation?
Both have 2 protons and 2 neutrons
Is alpha radiation emmitted by all radioactive substances?
No, not all radioactive substances emit alpha radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei (two protons and two neutrons) being emitted from the nucleus of an atom. Some radioactive substances emit alpha radiation, while others emit different types of radiation such as beta or gamma radiation.
