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When the nucleus is unstable, one of the ways to reach stability is to emit electromagnetic radiation in the form of gamma rays.

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What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?

Gamma radiation


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 type of radiation releases two protons and two neutrons from the parent nucleus?

That's a description of an alpha particle. That "bundle" of two protons and two neutrons is actually a helium-4 nucleus. Use the link below to learn more.


Is electromagnetic radiation weaker when you are further from the source?

Yes, electromagnetic radiation weakens as you move further away from the source because it follows the inverse square law, which means the intensity of radiation decreases with the square of the distance from the source. So, the further you are from the source, the weaker the radiation will be.


Does radiation rise?

No, radiation does not rise. Radiation can travel in all directions from its source, with its behavior dependent on the type of radiation and the surrounding environment.

Related Questions

What are the eletromagnetic radiation bands called?

Electromagnetic radiation bands are known as the EMR spectrum.


Is water part of the eletromagnetic spectrum?

No, The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.[1] The "electromagnetic spectrum" of an object is the characteristic distribution of electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed by that particular object.


Which process transfers energy primarily by eletromagnetic wave traveling through empty space?

Radiation is the process that transfers energy primarily by electromagnetic waves traveling through empty space. Examples of radiation include sunlight, microwaves, and X-rays.


What is the definition of eletromagnetic?

It depends what you are talking about... Electromagnetic field Electromagnetic force Electromagnetic radiation Electromagnetic spectrum Electromagnetic therapy Electromagnetic waves ...they each have different meanings.


Nuclear radiation refers to charged particles or energy emitted by an unstable what?

Nucleus


What are the source of radiation?

Cosmic radiation External terrestrial and internal radiation


A gamma ray consists of?

A gamma ray consists of high-energy electromagnetic radiation with a very short wavelength and high frequency. It is a form of ionizing radiation that can penetrate through materials and is commonly produced during radioactive decay processes.


Why gamma radiation emitted in nucleus?

Gamma radiation is emitted by the nucleus when it transitions to a lower-energy state following an alpha or beta decay process. This high-energy electromagnetic radiation helps stabilize the nucleus by releasing excess energy and reaching a more stable configuration.


What happens when the nucleus of an atom decompes?

radiation is emmited


Will doubling the source of radioactivity halve the radiation intensity?

No, doubling the source of radioactivity will not halve the radiation intensity. Radiation intensity is directly proportional to the amount of radioactive material present. So doubling the source will double the radiation intensity.


What is the relationship between the intensity of radiation and the distance from the source, as described by the k square law?

The relationship between the intensity of radiation and the distance from the source, as described by the inverse square law, states that the intensity of radiation decreases as the distance from the source increases. This means that the further away you are from the source of radiation, the lower the intensity of radiation you will be exposed to.


Are curling irons a source of radiation?

Curling irons are not a source of radiation. They use heat to style the hair, which is a form of thermal energy, not radiation.