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The type of atom is only changed if the proton number changes. Change in neutrons create an isotope, change in electrons create an ion and the change in protons change the atom (Hydrogen to Helium for example). Gamma radiation is the emission of a photon, of pure energy, it is neither positive or negative and it has nothing to do with the protons.
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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.
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Which type of radiation produces a wave and a lot of energy?
Gamma radiation is a type of nuclear radiation made of high energy waves.
Which type of radiation is most penetrating in solid substances?
Gamma radiation
What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in imaging and radiation oncology?
Gamma rays.
What type of radiation is emitted from Iridium-192?
The radiation emited is gamma ray
What type of em radiation has shortest wavelength and most energy?
Gamma radiation
Nuclear decay is the change of an atom of...?
... an unstable isotope to a more stable isotope by emission of some type of radiation (alpha, beta, or gamma).
Which type of radiation produces a wave and a lot of energy?
Gamma radiation is a type of nuclear radiation made of high energy waves.
What type of radiation is the most harmful?
Gamma radiation.
What type of radiation does radioactivity produces?
The Type Of Radiation That It Produce Is The Gamma Ray!
Which type of radiation requires thick radiation shielding?
Gamma!(:
Which type of radiation is most penetrating in solid substances?
Gamma radiation
What type of radiation can easily pass through a human?
Gamma radiation
Which type of radiation has no mass or charge?
Free radiation I suppose. But gamma radiation, is charge free. As is UV, IR, ... ..
Which type of radiation can penetrate penetrate deepest into exposed materials?
gamma
Is gamma not considered a type of radiation ray?
Actually, gamma is the ONLY type of radiation ray. Since the three types of radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays, and the other two are particles, technically, gamma rays are the only radiation rays. If that is not what you are looking for, then I recommend rephrasing your question.
What is the radiation type for alpha?
Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.
What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in imaging and radiation oncology?
Gamma rays.
