nuclear radiation

Question 1

what are the three different types of radiation

Answer 1

alpha, beta and gamma

Question 2

whats radioactivity

Answer 2

is the process that occurs when alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma waves are emitted from a unstable nucleus

Question 3

what are alpha particles

Answer 3

particles that are helium nuclei containing two protons and two electrons which are emitted by radioactive nuclei

Question 4

what are beta particles

Answer 4

particles that are fast moving electrons emitted by radioactive nuclei

Question 5

what are gamma radiation

Answer 5

radiation is a high energy electromagnetic wave emitted by radioactivity

Question 6

what are the particles and waves referred to

Answer 6

nuclear radiation

Question 7

what is the disintegration called

Answer 7

radioactive decay

Question 8

what is the alpha particle the nucleus of

Answer 8

helium

Question 9

what do unstable nuclei emit when they disintegrate

Answer 9

they emit alpha, beta and gamma radiation randomly and spontaneously