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Why are reactions that emit alpha particles generally considered more safe than those that emit beta particles?
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Alpha particles are actually electron-less helium nuclei versus beta particles which are actually electrons, which are much smaller than alpha particles. Therefore, alpha particles' penetrating strength is much smaller than beta particles (a sheet of paper versus a wooden board). Therefore, beta particles will penetrate more into a human body and will do more damage than alpha particles which are usually stopped at the skin.
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Can transmutation reactions occur when the neutrons of various elements are bombarded by alpha particles?
yes
Where could one locate Alpha particles?
Alpha particles are most commonly found when alpha decay occurs. An alpha particle is emitted during alpha decay. Further information about alpha particles can be found on the Wikipedia website.
What particles have very weak penetrating power?
Alpha particles have very weak penetrating power. They are heavy and charged, so they interact strongly with matter, causing ionization and losing energy quickly. Therefore, alpha particles can generally only travel a few centimeters in air and can be easily stopped by a sheet of paper or skin.
How does Alpha particles affects us?
They don't, or at least, the effect is negligible. Alpha particles can be deflected with a sheet of paper.
Do the alpha particles in Rutherford's experiment contain electrons?
Alpha particles are helium-4 nuclei; they do not contain electrons.
Can transmutation reactions occur when the neutrons of various elements are bombarded by alpha particles?
yes
What effect does humidity have on alpha particles?
Alpha particles can be absorbed by water.
Where could one locate Alpha particles?
Alpha particles are most commonly found when alpha decay occurs. An alpha particle is emitted during alpha decay. Further information about alpha particles can be found on the Wikipedia website.
What gives off alpha particles?
Alpha particles are a type of particle of radiation that is emmited by certain radioactive materials. The materials that give off Alpha particles are called ''Alpha emitters.''
What particles have very weak penetrating power?
Alpha particles have very weak penetrating power. They are heavy and charged, so they interact strongly with matter, causing ionization and losing energy quickly. Therefore, alpha particles can generally only travel a few centimeters in air and can be easily stopped by a sheet of paper or skin.
What is the range of beta particles in air as compare to alpha particles?
What is the range of beta particles in air as compare to alpha particles?Read more: What_is_the_range_of_beta_particles_in_air_as_compare_to_alpha_particles
Name the nuclear radiation that can be easily stopped by skin or cloths?
alpha particles.
If the mixture of electrically neutral how many more beta particles than alpha particles are in the balloon?
alpha particles would have twice as many beta particles
How are elements formed?
Hydrogen and helium were formed shortly after the creation of the universe (when the protons and alpha particles combined with electrons). Everything else was formed within the core of stars (by fusion reactions).
Why were few alpha particles deflected?
some of alpha particles were deflected through an angle of 90 degree
What particles can thorium emit?
Alpha particles but also electrons and gamma radiations (Th 232).
Are the particles in solar wind x-rays?
No, X-rays are electro-magnetic radiation - which can be considered particles via the Debroulie equations but traditionally we don't do that. The particles would be alpha, beta, and other bosons.
