physics cards :) Flashcards
relative mass and relative charge of a proton?
relative mass: 1
relative charge: +1
Relative mass and charge of a neutron?
Relative mass:1
Relative charge: 0
Electron
Relative mass: 1860
Relative charge:-1
radius of an atom?
1x10-10m
what is an isotope?
atoms of the same element with the same number of protons and different number of neutrons
Irradiation definition?
exposing an object of ionising radiation
contamination
unwanted materials containing radioactive atoms
fusion
joining of the nuclei to form a heavier nucleus
fission
splitting of a large unstable nucleus
alpha particles
made from two protons and two neutrons
beta
high speed electrons from nucleus. blocked by aluminium foil
Ion
An element that has lost or gained an electron