Radioactivity Flashcards
1
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Gamma Decay
A
- The highest form of energy
Electromagnetic radiation, very high energy - no electric charge
-Verry penetrating
2
Q
Alpha particles
A
3
Q
Beta particles
A
4
Q
Half-life
A
5
Q
Daughter Isotope
A
6
Q
Parent Isotope
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7
Q
Decay curve
A
8
Q
Radiocarbon
A
9
Q
Carbon dating
A
10
Q
Terrestrial Rdaiation
A
11
Q
Cosmic Radiation
A
12
Q
What is nuclear Radiation?
A
13
Q
Atoms
A
14
Q
What is meant by the activity of a radioisotope?
A
15
Q
Necular Transformation
A
16
Q
Radioactive emission
A