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

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Alpha particles are equal to?

Any element that needs to emit it in order to stabilise. And they are not the nuclei of the element, they are made up of two protons and two neutrons, and it is also the most ionising radiation as well.


What are names of six types of volcanoes?

The names of different types of volcanoes are: 1.Cinder, 2. Composite, 3.Shield, 4.Lava, 5.Plugs, and 6.Maars.


What are the 4 types of radiation and what does each type do to the nucleus?

Usually with the '4 types of radiation' it is referred to:- alpha radiation (emission of an alpha particle = a helium nucleus = 2 neutrons + 2 protons):Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.- beta-minus radiation (emission of a beta- particle = an electron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number increases by 1 (a neutron decays into a proton and beta- radiation)- beta-plus radiation (emission of a beta+ particle = a positron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number decreases by 1 (under the addition of energy a proton decays into a neutron and a positron)- gamma radiation (emission of high energetic photons)The emitting nucleus doesn't change its mass number and atomic number,but it jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.


What are the three kinds of nuclear radiation?

The three types of nuclear radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. Alpha particles are helium nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons, beta particles are high-speed electrons or positrons, and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation of high energy.


Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?

Electrons are not directly involved in the creation of alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons), beta radiation is made of electrons (beta-minus) or positrons (beta-plus), and gamma radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation.

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What are the 2 names of radiation?

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Type of penetrating ionising radiation consisting of electromagnetic waves?

There are three types of radiation: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Alpha radiation is the emission of Alpha particles, which consists of two protons bound to two neutrons. Beta radiation is the emissions of electrons, and gamma radiation is the emission of photons. Alpha particles are made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, and can be blocked by a single sheet of paper. Beta particles are electrons and can be stopped by a 3/4 inch block of wood. Gamma particles are photons, and they go straight through the 3/4 inch wood, but lead can stop them more. In total, gamma radiation has the greatest penetrating power.


Types of radioactivity?

There were 3 types of radioactivities: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. Alpha: Made from 2 protons and 2 neutrons Charge: +2 Mass: 4 Speed: 1/10 the speed of light Ionising power/Danger: Very High Stopped by: 4cm of air or thick paper Beta: Made from one electron Charge: -1 Mass: 1/1800 Speed: 9/10 the speed of light Ionising power/Danger: Medium Stopped by: 3-5mm aluminium/led Gamma: Is an electromagnetic wave Charge: no charge Mass: 0 Speed: = speed of light Ionising power/Danger: Very low Stopped by: Can't be stopped (unstoppable)


Which radiation particle carries 2 neutrons per particle?

An particle of alpha-radiation consists of two protons and two neutrons. It is a highly charged particle and is thus highly ionising. It is therefore highly dangerous. Because of its size, it penetrates very little, being stopped even by a thin sheet of paper. The other forms of radiation are beta-radiation and gamma-radiation. Beta-radiation consists of a high-speed electron, whereas gamma-radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic wave.


What are 2 types of radioactive decay?

There are three main types of radiation:Alpha radiationBeta radiationGamma radiation


How can different electromagnetic energy be distinguished?

Electromagnetic energy comes in two basic forms: 1. Ionising 2. Non-ionising Ionising radiation has the capacity for its photons to knock components off atoms and change their chemical constitution. This is a feature of electromagnetic radiation with a short wavelength, from the short-wavelength end of the visible spectrum downwards. Non-ionising EM radiation has a longer wavelength, that is most of the visible spectrum, infra-red, microwaves and radio waves. It has insufficient energy in the photons to modify atoms. This type can only damage living tissues if it is too intense, and the mechanism of the damage is by a temperature rise only.


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Alpha particles are equal to?

Any element that needs to emit it in order to stabilise. And they are not the nuclei of the element, they are made up of two protons and two neutrons, and it is also the most ionising radiation as well.


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What are names of six types of volcanoes?

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What are the three types of thermal energy?

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