Lesson 4 - Properties Of Alpha, Beta And Gamma Flashcards

1
Q

What is ion?

A

An atom which has gained or lost electrons

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2
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How would you make a positive ion? In terms of protons and electrons.

A

An atom loses electrons

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3
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How would you make a negative ion? In terms of protons and electrons.

A

An atom gains electrons

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4
Q

Order the types of radiation from most ionising to least ionising.

A

Alpha, Beta, Gamma

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5
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Order the types of radiation from most penetrating to least penetrating.

A

Gamma, Beta and Alpha

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6
Q

How far can an Alpha particle travel in air?

A

2.5cm in air

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7
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How far can a beta particle travel in air?

A

1 metre in air

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8
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How far can a Gamma particle travel in air?

A

1 kilometer in air

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9
Q

What stops alpha radiation?

A

Paper or skin

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10
Q

What can stop beta radiation?

A

Thin sheet of aluminium

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11
Q

What can stop gamma radiation?

A

Lead

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12
Q

What can stop neutron radiation

A

Thick wall of lead

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13
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What types of radiation is stopped by paper or skin?

A

Alpha radiation

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14
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What types of radiation is stopped by a thin sheet of aluminium?

A

Alpha and beta

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15
Q

What types of radiation are stopped by lead?

A

Alpha, beta and gamma

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16
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What types of radiation is stopped by a thick wall of lead?

A

Aloha, beta, gamma and neutron