Radioactivity Flashcards

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1
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Penetrating power

A

Gamma > Beta > Alpha

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2
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Alpha particle

A

Mass number = 4

Proton number = 2

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3
Q

Beta particle

A

Mass number = 0

Proton number = -1

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4
Q

Gamma particle

A

Mass number = 0

Proton number = 0

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