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Is beta the same kind of radiation as alpha but does not have particles?
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No
Alpha radiation is essentially a helium nucleus - a couple of protons and neutrons bound together as a particle
Beta radiation is an electron or positron - still a particle but not the same kind of particle as alpha.
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Why are alpha and beta rays deflected in opposite directions in a magnetic field?
An alpha particle, which is a 24He nucleus, has a mass of 4 and a charge of +2. A beta particle has a charge of +1 or -1, depending on whether it is a positron (beta +) or an electron (beta -). It's mass is minuscule compared to the alpha particle, and it will undergo a comparatively huge deflection in the same field as an alpha particle would. Though the alpha particle has twice the charge as a beta particle, it has several thousand times the mass of that beta particle. As it is so much more massive than the beta particle, its inertia will be much more difficult to overcome even though it has twice the charge.
What kind of energy is given off from nuclear fusion reaction and from a nuclear fission reaction?
Besides heat and light ? Pure radiation (gamma rays) and particles: alpha, beta, and neutrons (and neutrinos - we think {none actually detected yet except from the sun}).
What kind of radiation does Rn-222 emit?
Rn-222 emits alpha radiation.
Why is gamma radiation referred to gamma rays instead of gamma particles?
Gamma rays are really high frequency electromagnetic waves, while beta and alpha are particles with a non zero rest mass. Generally, one tend to call "ray" any type of electromagnetic radiation and "particle" any massive sub atomic element. However, it is a known fact that electromagnetic waves also behave as particles, especially at high frequencies, while massive particles, in some cases, behave as waves. Therefore, the "ray" versus "particle" wording looks more a matter of convention than a correct description of a physical behaviour.
How is radiation absorbed?
Radiation is kinetic energy caused by particles or waves. Absorption in a material is not possible, however the energy could transform from kinetic to other kind of energy.
How does the nucleus of an atom change after a gramma irradiation?
The Protons and Neutrons kind of shift around a bit to get more comfortable, but no particles are actually changed (as in alpha and beta radiation).
One kind of radiation not released by radioactive decay is .?
alpha particles
What happens to the motion of molecules when they are heated?
What kind of radiation? Remember, Beta radiation is particles (electrons)and Alpha radiation is Helium nuclei.Some radiation will transfer energy to particles ... which may speed them up,it may heat them,it may cause fluorescence.
What type of radiation is only a hazard when inhaled or ingested?
Although there are many forms of "radiation" when assessing radiation hazards we usually think in terms of just three forms of radiation: alpha, beta, and gamma. Of these, alpha radiation is only a hazard if a source is inhaled or ingested - the other two are a hazard even without inhalation or ingestion. In general, external alpha radiation is not harmful since alpha particles are effectively shielded by a few centimeters of air, a piece of paper, or the thin layer of dead skin cells. On the other hand, if you inhale or ingest an alpha emitter, it can cause significant damage if the radiation is intense enough. Beta particles (electrons) are more penetrating, but still can be absorbed by a few millimeters of aluminum. Whatever harm beta radiation can cause, it doesn't have to be inhaled or ingested to do it. Gamma radiation is the most penetrating - that's the kind of radiation we usually think of using lead to shield us from. Again, gamma radiation is a hazard whether or not you inhale or ingest it.
How is the atomic number changed by gamma decay?
There is no change in atomic number with the emission of gamma radiation. Unlike alpha or beta radiation, it does not have any kind of particles. It's emission results only when an excited nuclei goes to an unexcited state by emitting these.
What kind of particles are equivalent to helium nuclei and are the most ionizing form of nuclear radiation?
An alpha particle
Why are alpha and beta rays deflected in opposite directions in a magnetic field?
An alpha particle, which is a 24He nucleus, has a mass of 4 and a charge of +2. A beta particle has a charge of +1 or -1, depending on whether it is a positron (beta +) or an electron (beta -). It's mass is minuscule compared to the alpha particle, and it will undergo a comparatively huge deflection in the same field as an alpha particle would. Though the alpha particle has twice the charge as a beta particle, it has several thousand times the mass of that beta particle. As it is so much more massive than the beta particle, its inertia will be much more difficult to overcome even though it has twice the charge.
What kind of radiation is emitted from protactinium?
Protactinium-231 emit alpha particles, gamma radiations, X-rays.
What kind of radiation is emitted in the following nuclear reaction?
Type your answer here... Alpha decay Nuclear fission
What kind of energy is given off from nuclear fusion reaction and from a nuclear fission reaction?
Besides heat and light ? Pure radiation (gamma rays) and particles: alpha, beta, and neutrons (and neutrinos - we think {none actually detected yet except from the sun}).
What are the most penetrating type of radiation?
Alpha Radiation can be absorbed by a thin sheet of paper or a few cm or air. Beta Radiation can be absorbed by a thin piece of foil, or a few m of air. Gamma Radiation can only be absorbed by a thick lead plate.
What kind of radiation increases the atomic number of the donating atom by one Alpha Beta Gamma or Neutron?
The emission of beta particle increases the atomic number by one unit because one neutron is converted in to proton and beta particle.
