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Is it possible for gamma decay to produce a new element?
no, gamma isn't really decay as the radioactive ion doesn't emit any particles. In alpha and beta decay, different size particles are emitted as the nucleus decays but in gamma radiatio the ion gives off an ionising electromagnetic wave.
What types of ionizing radiation produce the least amount of scatter radiation?
Alpha particles and beta particles produce the least amount of scatter radiation compared to gamma rays or x-rays due to their larger size and lower energy. This makes them easier to shield against and reduces the risk of exposure to scatter radiation.
Are alpha particles big or small?
Absolutely small ... they're the nucleus of a helium atom (2protons & 2 neutrons) - But they are gigantic as compared to a beta particle ... which is just a free electron. - Note that gamma rays don't have any (rest) mass ... they're just radiation.
What electromagnetic waves have a wavelength shorter that a single water molecule?
Your comparison attempt is confusing. Water molecules don't have 'waves' by themselves. The ocean has waves, H2O does not. We use the behavior of ocean and sound waves to determine the behavior and makeup of light waves. Humans can only see a portion of the existing electromagnetic spectrum. X-rays and Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths. Radio waves have the longest.
Why are gamma rays the most penetrating of all the electromagnetic rays?
Physical size of a gamma particle is smaller than that of alpha and beta particle. Since the particle size is smaller, the chances for a gamma particle to collide or interact with other particles (protons, neutrons, and electrons) are much lower. Please do not forget that atom is made up of mostly space. And also, gamma particles are neutral. So they do not have the potential to interact with charged particles.
Is cathode rays have maximum ionising power than alpha beta gamma rays?
No, alpha particles have the highest ionizing power due to their larger size and positive charge. Cathode rays have less ionizing power compared to alpha particles, but they still have the ability to ionize atoms and molecules when they interact with them.
What else is the size of gamma rays?
it is big
Waves that are about the size of atoms?
gamma rays
What is gamma rays shortest size of wavelength?
Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging from about 0.01 to 10 picometers (10^-12 meters). This makes gamma rays very high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
Is it possible for gamma decay to produce a new element?
no, gamma isn't really decay as the radioactive ion doesn't emit any particles. In alpha and beta decay, different size particles are emitted as the nucleus decays but in gamma radiatio the ion gives off an ionising electromagnetic wave.
Why gamma rays have such high penetrating power?
Because it has small size and it will not try to ionise the material
How big are gamma rays?
Gamma rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelength and highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging in size from 10 picometers to 100 attometers. They have very high energy and are produced by the decay of atomic nuclei or in nuclear reactions.
What types of ionizing radiation produce the least amount of scatter radiation?
Alpha particles and beta particles produce the least amount of scatter radiation compared to gamma rays or x-rays due to their larger size and lower energy. This makes them easier to shield against and reduces the risk of exposure to scatter radiation.
Which type of radiation is the smallest in size?
Gamma radiation is the smallest in size among the three common types of radiation, which also include alpha and beta radiation. This is because gamma radiation consists of photons with no mass or charge, making them the most penetrating and the smallest in terms of physical size.
High energy waves have what size wavelength?
High energy waves, such as gamma rays or X-rays, have shorter wavelengths. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the energy of the wave.
Which radiation is the slowest out of alpha beta and gamma?
Alpha particles are heavy doubly ionized helium nuclei. Beta particles are nuclear electrons. Gamma are extremely short photons with zero rest mass. Hence obviously, Speed of Gamma>Beta>Alpha.
How do the mass and size of an alpha particle compare with mass and size of beta particle?
The mass and size of an alpha particle compare with the masa and size of beta particle in the sense that the alpha particle is significantly larger in both size and mass that the beta and gamma particles. This is why it is called the alpha particle.
