Reaction Types Flashcards
1
Q
Alpha
A
- stopped by hand
- helium neucleus
- charge = 2+
- heaviest
- most ionising
- less penetrating
2
Q
Beta
A
- fast moving
- charge = 1-
- electron
3
Q
Gamma
A
- most penetrating
- not particle , electromagnetic wave
- no charge
4
Q
Isotopes
A
Different atoms of the same element
Different amount of neutron, same protons
5
Q
Radioisotopes
A
Unstable neucleus causing them to decay over time and relates neucleus radiation
6
Q
Neutralisation
A
The reaction of an acid + base –> salt + water
