Module 19 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nucleon?
A
particles in the nucleus (proton + neutron)
2
Q
What is a nuclide?
A
number of protons in nucleus
3
Q
What is an alpha particle?
A
4|2 He
Ionizing power: Highest
Penetrating power: Lowest
4
Q
What is the difference between ionizing power and penetrating power?
A
Ionizing power is destructive power
Penetrating power is how far the radiation gets
5
Q
What is a beta particle?
A
0 | -1 e-
Ionizing power: lower than alpha
Penetrating power: higher than alpha
6
Q
What is a positron?
A
0 | 1 e
Ionizing power: same as beta
Penetrating power: same as beta
7
Q
What is annihilation?
A
an electron and a positron makes 2 gamma particles
8
Q
What is electron capture?
A
0 | 0 Y
Ionizing power: lowest
Penetrating power: highest
9
Q
What are the kinetics of radioactive decay?
A
first order kinetics
10
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