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Gamma radiation is made up of photons, which are massless.That is to say, the invariant mass, often simply called mass, is zero. However, the photon does have energy, which has an equivalent mass. The exact mass (in the sense of energy equivalence) of a photon will depend on its energy, which can vary.
From the Wikipedia: "Gamma rays typically have energies above 100 keV..." That would be about 1.6e-14 joules (lower limit); if you divide that by the square of the speed of light, you get the equivalent in kilograms (per photon).
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What is the relative atomic mass of gamma radiation?
don't know
Which type of radioactivity has essentially no mass?
Gamma radiation has essentially no mass. It consists of electromagnetic waves, similar to light and radio waves, and is characterized by high energy and penetration ability.
Is alpha or gamma is more absorbed by matter?
Gamma radiation is more penetrating and is able to travel further through matter compared to alpha radiation. Alpha radiation, on the other hand, is absorbed quickly by even a sheet of paper or skin due to its larger mass and charge, making it less penetrating than gamma radiation.
What happens to the atomic number when an isotope releases gamma radiation?
It depends on what caused the gamma event in the first place.Strictly speaking, gamma radiation is caused by the de-excitation of the nucleus, so the atomic number (and Atomic Mass) does not change during a gamma event.However, the gamma event is usually precipitated by some other event, such as a beta or alpha decay that does change the configuration of the nucleus. An alpha event reduces the atomic number by 2 (and reduces the atomic mass by 4), while the beta event increases the atomic number by 1 (and does not change the atomic mass very much).Its actually more complex than that, but the answer to the original question is that nothing really happens to the atomic number during a gamma event.
Chemistry What is a gamma?
A gamma ray represents a high energy photon. It is a biologically hazardous burst of electromagnetic radiation. The French chemist Paul Villard was the person that first discovered the gamma ray in 1900.
Does gamma radiation have no mass?
No Gamma Rays do not have mass. All electromagnetic radiation has no mass.
How much does an atom's mass change when it emits gamma radiation?
An atom's mass does not change when it emits gamma radiation. Gamma radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation with no mass or charge, so the total mass of the atom remains constant. The energy and momentum carried by the gamma radiation may cause the atom to recoil, but the mass of the atom itself does not change.
Do gamma ray have mass?
They are electromagnetic radiation, so no.
What types of radiation has no mass and no charge?
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, ... ..
What type of radiation has neither charge nor mass?
gamma
What is the relative atomic mass of gamma radiation?
don't know
What are is gamma radiation made up of?
Gamma radiation is composed of electromagnetic waves with very high energy and short wavelengths. It does not have mass or charge. Gamma radiation is emitted during radioactive decay or nuclear reactions.
Does Gamma ray primarily consist of pure energy and no mass?
Gamma rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation, which is a type energy. Because a gamma ray is a type of energy, it has no mass.
What types of particles does gamma radiation release?
Gamma radiation releases electromagnetic particles called gamma rays. These are high-energy photons that travel at the speed of light and have no mass or charge. They are the most penetrating type of radiation.
Does an atomic increase through gamma radiation?
it remains the same gamma rays have no mass and no electrical charge
What types of radiation has no mass?
electromagnetic radiation (e.g. radio, light, x-rays, gamma rays)
