Physics Gcse : Radio Activy Questions Flashcards
1
Q
Beta minus can’t travel though ? (Paper , thin aluminium,human skin and air) which can’t it travel through ?
A
Thin aluminium
2
Q
If carbon 14 decays by beta minus what will the atomic mass and atomic number now be ?
A
Atomic mass =14
Atomic number =7 ( +1)
3
Q
Most dangerous type of radiation is ?( beta plus, beta minus , alpha , gamma )
A
ALPHA ☢️
4
Q
An alpha particle has a charge of what ?
A
+2
5
Q
If euranium emits alpha particle .. its atomic number will become .. ? From having a atomic mass of 238 and atomic number of 92
A
Will now be 90 (-2)
6
Q
Gamma radiation can be described as … ?
A
Very weakly ironising
7
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A
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A
