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A typical Geiger counter consists of a cylinder metal tube filled with an inhert gas that can be readily ionized. This info is from the McGraw science book.

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How do different atoms ionize and why?

Atoms ionize by gaining or losing electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration, typically resembling that of the nearest noble gas. Metals tend to lose electrons, forming positive ions (cations), due to their lower ionization energies. Nonmetals, on the other hand, usually gain electrons to form negative ions (anions) because they have higher electronegativities. The tendency of an atom to ionize is influenced by factors such as atomic size, nuclear charge, and the presence of electron shells.


What does heat cause atoms to do?

it causes the atoms to lose their negative electrons


Is the process of unstable atoms trying to become stable by emitting energy that is at a level high enough to ionize.?

Yes, unstable atoms can become stable by emitting excess energy in the form of ionizing radiation such as gamma rays, alpha particles, or beta particles. This process helps the atom achieve a more stable configuration by releasing the excess energy stored in its nucleus.


Can you ionize steam using magnetic field?

No, a magnetic field cannot directly ionize steam. Ionization involves adding or removing electrons from atoms or molecules, and a magnetic field alone does not have this capability. Ionization of steam typically requires high-energy sources such as heat, radiation, or electric fields.


What is the function of an ionization chamber?

An ionization chamber is used to measure the ionizing radiation in an environment. It works by collecting the charge that is produced when radiation ionizes the gas inside the chamber. This charge is then measured to determine the level of radiation present.

Related Questions

Does infrared ionise?

No, infrared radiation does not have enough energy to ionize atoms or molecules. It mainly causes rotations and vibrations in molecules, leading to heating of the material.


Can gamma rays ionize atoms?

Yes, gamma rays can ionize atoms by stripping electrons from the atoms they interact with. This process can create charged particles and generate secondary radiation that can be harmful to living cells.


A particle that leaves a short thick trail in a cloud chamber?

The particle that leaves a short, thick trail in a cloud chamber is likely an alpha particle. Alpha particles are positively charged and relatively heavy, which causes them to ionize the gas molecules in the chamber, creating a dense trail.


What particle leaves a short thick trail in a cloud chamber?

An alpha particle leaves a short, thick trail in a cloud chamber due to its high ionization capabilities, which means it can ionize many atoms along its path, leading to a dense trail.


What happens to hydrogen atoms at a very high temperatures?

They ionize (into plasma).


What happens when two non metal atoms ionize?

generally anions are formed


What is acidic salt?

if the salt contains a ionize able hydrogen atom the this salt will b termed as an acidic salt..... as acid contains ionize able hydrogen atoms.... examples are.. NAHSO4


A device in which droplets of alcohol condense around a radioactive?

This sounds like a cloud chamber, used to visualize the paths of ionizing particles. The alcohol droplets serve as nuclei around which the particles leave trails as they ionize the air inside the chamber.


How metamorphic rocks develop?

Heat and pressure from overlying rock layers (or heat from adjacent magma) causes the atoms of the original rock to ionize and recrystallize. Metamorphic rocks are more dense and structurally stable than the 'protolith' from which they are formed.


Do alpha particles gain energy as they ionize matter?

Yes, alpha particles gain energy as they ionize matter because they transfer energy to the atoms they interact with. This energy is used to ionize the atoms by liberating electrons from their orbit, creating positively charged ions.


Many smoke detectors contain?

a. Americium-241 Smoke detectors might have an ionizing chamber. If it does, the chamber holds a radioactive nuclide to ionize the particles in the smoke to set off the detector. Usually the radioactive source is americium.


When atoms of elements on the left side of the periodic table ionize they tend to?

When atoms of elements on the left side of the periodic table ionize, they tend to lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration like a noble gas. This results in the formation of positive ions.