Types, Properties and Uses of Radiation

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  • How many types of radiation can be emitted from the nucleus?
    Four types
  • What are alpha particles identified with?
    Identical to the nucleus of a helium atom
  • What is the composition of an alpha particle?
    Two protons and two neutrons
  • How far can alpha particles travel in air?
    A few centimeters
  • What stops alpha particles?
    Paper
  • What is beta radiation identified as?
    A high-energy electron
  • How does beta radiation compare to alpha radiation in terms of energy?
    It has higher energy than alpha radiation
  • How far can beta particles travel in air?
    A few meters
  • What stops beta particles?
    A few millimeters of aluminum
  • What is gamma radiation identified as?
    High-frequency electromagnetic waves
  • How does gamma radiation compare to alpha and beta radiation?
    It has the highest energy
  • How far can gamma rays travel in air?
    Several kilometers
  • What stops gamma rays?
    Several centimeters of lead or concrete
  • What is the use of alpha radiation?
    Smoke alarms
  • What is the use of beta radiation?
    Thickness gauges
  • What is the use of gamma radiation?
    Cancer treatment
  • What is the charge of an alpha particle?
    +2
  • What is the charge of a beta particle?
    -1
  • What is the charge of gamma radiation?
    Neutral
  • What is the neutron radiation represented as?

    n
  • Do you need to recall the properties of neutron radiation?
    No, only that it exists
  • What are the four types of radiation emitted from the nucleus?
    • Alpha radiation
    • Beta radiation
    • Gamma radiation
    • Neutron radiation
  • What are the properties and uses of each type of radiation?
    Alpha Radiation:
    • Composition: 2 protons, 2 neutrons
    • Uses: Smoke alarms

    Beta Radiation:
    • Composition: High-energy electrons
    • Uses: Thickness gauges

    Gamma Radiation:
    • Composition: High-frequency electromagnetic waves
    • Uses: Cancer treatment

    Neutron Radiation:
    • Composition: Neutrons
    • Uses: Not required to recall properties