Radioactivity Flashcards
1
Q
Whats alpha stopped by?
A
3-15mm air / paper
2
Q
What is beta stopped by
A
1-3 mm aluminium
3
Q
What is gamma stopped by
A
2.5 cm lead
4
Q
What is alpha
A
Helium nucleus
5
Q
What is beta
A
Very fast electron
6
Q
What is gamma
A
Electromagnetic radiation
7
Q
Alpha electromagnetic charge
A
+2
8
Q
Beta electromagnetic charge
A
-1
9
Q
Electromagnetic charge gamme
A
0