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Radioactivity Flashcards

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What defines nuclear stability?

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Ratio of protons to neutrons

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What is radioactive decay?

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Random and spontaneous breakdown of an unstable nucleus

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What is the speed of an alpha particle?

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Very slow

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What is the penetration power of an alpha particle?

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Very weak

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What is the speed of a beta particle?

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Very fast

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What is the penetration power of a beta particle?

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Mild

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What is the penetration power of a gamma ray?

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Very strong

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