Radioactivity Flashcards

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Radioactivity

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The spontaneous splitting of an unstable nuclei with the emission of one or more types of radiation

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An alpha particle

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A helium nucleus particle consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons

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Half life of a sample

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The time taken for half the sample to decay

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4
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Beta particles

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Fast moving electrons
High Speed
Negligible mass
Negative charge

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Gamma particles

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High energy electro-magnetic radiation

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