ALPHA - BETA - GAMMA COPY Flashcards

1
Q

nature of alpha

A

2 protons, 2 neutrons

Helium nucleus

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2
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nature of gamma

A

an electromagnetic wave

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3
Q

nature of beta

A

Fast moving electron produced when a neutron splits to it and a proton

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4
Q

charge of alpha

A

2+

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5
Q

charge of beta

A

-1

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6
Q

charge of gamma

A

0

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7
Q

range of alpha in air

A

10cm

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8
Q

range of gamma in air

A

at least 1 m

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9
Q

range of beta in air

A

30cm

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10
Q

penetrating power of alpha

A

LOW

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11
Q

penetrating power of beta

A

MEDIUM

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12
Q

penetrating power of gamma

A

HIGH

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13
Q

ionising power of alpha

A

HIGH

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14
Q

ionising power of beta

A

MEDIUM

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15
Q

ionising power of gamma

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LOW

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16
Q

which type of radiation is not deflected by electric and magnetic fields?

A

gamma