Irradition And Contamination

Question 1

What are the risks of using radiation

Answer 1

Ionising radiation and enter living cells this can damage to cells or kill them

Question 2

What is exposure to radiation called

Answer 2

Irradiation

Question 3

How can you reduce irridation

Answer 3

Lean lined boxed and standing behind barriers when using

Question 4

What is unwanted radioactive atoms called

Answer 4

Contamination

Question 5

Why is contamination so dangerous

Answer 5

Could get inside your body

Question 6

How can you prevent contamination

Answer 6

Gloves and tongs

Protective suits

Question 7

How serious is irradiation

Answer 7

Beta and gamma can penetrate the body and alpha is less dangerous because it can’t penetrate

Question 8

How serious is contamination

Answer 8

Alpha particles and dangerous inside the area
Betta are less damaging as radiation absorbed over a wider area
Gamma are the least damaging inside the body because they pass straight out they have the lowest ionising power