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A particle of alpha radiation is made up of two protons and two neutrons resembling a Helium-4 nucleus.

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What kind of radiation does Rn-222 emit?

Rn-222 emits alpha radiation. This type of radiation consists of alpha particles, which are made up of two protons and two neutrons. Alpha radiation tends to have low penetrating power and can be stopped by a piece of paper or human skin.


Is alpha particles part of particulate radiation?

Yes, alpha particles are a form of particulate radiation. They are made up of two protons and two neutrons and have a relatively large mass compared to other types of radiation such as beta and gamma rays.


Is Alpha Beta or gamma made from electrons?

Electrons are not directly involved in the creation of alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons), beta radiation is made of electrons (beta-minus) or positrons (beta-plus), and gamma radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation.


This form of radiation is made from He nuclei and has a 2 plus charge?

This are alpha particles which are made up of Helium ions and are +2 charge.


Alpha is it ionizing?

Yes, alpha radiation is an ionizing radiation.


What is the radiation type for alpha?

Alpha (and beta) radiation is "particle radiation" Gamma is electro-magnetic radiation.


What is made when Uranium-238 gives off an alpha particle?

radiation


What use is alpha radiation?

It is used in smoke detectors as it cannot travel far in air. Alpha radiation is emitted and as long as the detector in the device is receiving the alpha radiation, then no smoke is present. When smoke particles are present, they interrupt the radiation, and so the detector doesn't pick up the radiation, causing the alarm to go off.


Is alpha decay the same as alpha radiation?

No. Decay is the process, radiation is the product.


Is alpha radiation a ionization radiation?

Yes, alpha radiation is a form of ionizing radiation. It consists of alpha particles, which are helium nuclei composed of two protons and two neutrons. These particles have high energy and can ionize atoms by knocking off electrons from them as they pass through matter.


What type of radiation alpha beta or gamma is emitted by thorium-230?

alpha particles.


What is a radioactive particle that is made up of two neutrons and two protons?

Used by Rutherford in his experiment made of two protons and two neutrons are alpha particles. Rutherford discovered the nucleus using his gold foil experiment.