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consists of two protons and two neutrons (ionized helium, He2+)

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Alpha is it ionizing?

Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.


What are the names of 2 types of ionising radiation?

Alpha and Beta Radiation are types of ionizing radiation. They are both charged particles though Alpha is heavier than the particle Beta.


What kind of particle is released when Po-210 becomes Pb-206?

alpha particle dont ask why cuz i dont know


Is alpha radiation a ionization radiation?

Yes, alpha radiation is a form of ionizing radiation. It consists of alpha particles, which are helium nuclei composed of two protons and two neutrons. These particles have high energy and can ionize atoms by knocking off electrons from them as they pass through matter.


What kind of particles are equivalent to helium nuclei and are the most ionizing form of nuclear radiation?

An alpha particle


What is the same between alpha and beta decay?

both are particle ionizing radiation that comes as a result of nuclear transformation.


Is beta the same kind of radiation as alpha but does not have particles?

No Alpha radiation is essentially a helium nucleus - a couple of protons and neutrons bound together as a particle Beta radiation is an electron or positron - still a particle but not the same kind of particle as alpha.


What type of radiation is the least ionizing?

Alpha radiation.


Which form of radiation is most ionising?

Alpha radiation is the most ionizing form of radiation because it consists of alpha particles, which are large and heavy and interact strongly with matter, causing a high degree of ionization.


Does an alpha particle undergo electromagnetic radiation?

Yes alpha particle goes under goes electromagnetic radiations. when an atom is exposed to the magnetic field the alpha particle deviates right through right direction which indicates does have capacity to excite and emits radiations to come to ground level.


Which type of nuclear substance is a helium nucleus?

The alpha particle has a composition identical to a helium nucleus, specifically, the nucleus of helium-4. The alpha particle, however, is a product of radioactive decay, and is usually moving pretty fast. When we speak of helium nuclei, we are usually speaking of things that are much less energetic.


What form of ionizing radiation is the least?

alpha