answersLogoWhite

0

During Alpha decay an atom spits out a bound group of two protons and

two neutrons from its nucleus. That little package is called an "Alpha particle",

and it also happens to be a nucleus of Helium.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What type of radiation is emitted when polonium 212 forms lead 208?

In this case alpha particles are emitted.


What type of radiation is emitted by thorium 230?

Alpha


How fast does alpha radiation move?

alpha radiations travel with different speed depending upon the source they are emitted from


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

alpha particles.


How are alpha particles used in smoke alarms?

Alpha radiation is emitted from the amercium button in a smoke detector. When smoke goes into the smoke detector it blocks the stream of alpha particles emitted from the americium. That triggers an alarm.


Which of the following is not a component of the radiation emitted by a radioactive sample a.alpha radiation b.delta radiation c.gamma radiation d.beta radiation?

Radioactive substances can emit alpha particles, gamma radiation (gamma rays) and beta radiation (beta particles). What they do not emit is delta radiation.It causes transmutation.It has a mass of 4 amus.


What are the three major forms of emitted radiation?

The three major forms of emitted radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. Alpha particles are helium nuclei consisting of two protons and two neutrons, beta particles are high-energy electrons or positrons, and gamma rays are electromagnetic waves of high energy. Each form of radiation has different properties and levels of penetration.


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.


What is an alpha partical?

A Helium atom, containing two proton and two neutrons, that is emitted as a form of radiation.


What kind of radiation is emitted when polonium decays to astatine?

Polonium, which has an atomic number of 84, decays to astatine, which has an atomic number of 85, a negative beta particle is emitted.


What type of radiation is emitted when polonium forms lead-208?

Lead-208 is formed by alpha decay (emission of alpha particles) from polonium-212.


What is the Method used in alpha beta gamma?

Alpha, beta, and gamma refer to the types of radiation emitted by radioactive materials. Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons. Each type of radiation has its own properties and can interact differently with matter.