Alpha Beta Gamma Flashcards by Emily Moss | Brainscape

Q

What is alpha made up of

A

2 protons

2 neutrons

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What is beta made up of

A

an electron

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What is gamma made up from

A

electromagnetic wave

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What is alphas charge

A

2+

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What is Betas charge

A

-1

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What is gammas charge

A

0

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What is alphas mass

A

4

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What is Betas mass

A

tiny

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what is gammas mass

A

0

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What is alphas range in air

A

few cm

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What is betas range in air

A

1m

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What is gammas range in air

A

unlimited

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Q

What is alpha absorbed/stopped by?

A

paper

skin

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What is beta stopped/absorbed by

A

aluminium

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what is gamma stopped/absorbed by

A

few cm lead

concrete

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does alpha deflect?

A

yes slightly towards the negative electric field

Q

does beta deflect?

A

yes the most deflection and towards the negative electric field

Q

does gamma deflect

A

no