Nuclear Equations Flashcards
1
Q
Name a use for beta radiation
A
Tracers
2
Q
Name a use for gamma radiation
A
To kill bacteria in fruit (irradiating)
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
3
Q
What is an isotope?
A
An atom with a different number of neutrons
4
Q
What is a radioisotope?
A
An isotope that is radioactive
5
Q
What happens to elements in alpha decay?
A
- 2 from the atomic mass number
- 4 from the mass number
6
Q
What happens to an elements atomic number and mass number in beta decay?
A
Mass number stays the same
Atomic number +1
7
Q
Is gamma a particle or radiation?
A
Radiation
8
Q
What is the charge of gamma radiation?
A
0
No charge
9
Q
What is the mass of gamma radiation?
A
0
No mass
10
Q
Name a use for alpha radiation
A
Smoke detector
