Both have 2 protons and 2 neutrons
This is alpha radiation (alpha particles).
I believe that is called "Alpha Emission".
X-rays are not a type of nuclear radiation. They are a type of electromagnetic radiation.
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.
Radium primarily emits alpha particles, which are a type of nuclear radiation. This emission of alpha particles generates energy in the form of ionizing radiation.
No, alpha radiation does not result in the emission of electrons. It involves the emission of alpha particles, which are helium nuclei consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
This is alpha radiation (alpha particles).
I believe that is called "Alpha Emission".
X-rays are not a type of nuclear radiation. They are a type of electromagnetic radiation.
Nuclear emission of a helium ion is called alpha decay.
No, not all radiation is electromagnetic radiation, though some is. Exceptions: Neutron radiation - Emission of neutrons. Alpha decay - Emission of a helium-4 nucleus (2 protons and 2 neutrons). Beta radiation - Emission of electrons.
An alpha particle
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.
Radium primarily emits alpha particles, which are a type of nuclear radiation. This emission of alpha particles generates energy in the form of ionizing radiation.
I'm not sure there are quantifiers for "difference", but "completely" comes close. Alpha and beta radiation is (massive) particle based, gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation ... technically this is a particle (photons), but photons have zero invariant mass. Alpha radiation is a helium nucleus on the run. Beta radiation is an electron on the run. Gamma radiation is a very high energy "light" ray (electromagnetic radiation).
A stream of helium nuclei is alpha radiation. Beta radiation is a stream of electrons.
The three main types of radiation are alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation involves electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation is electromagnetic radiation. Each type has different properties and levels of penetration.