Types of Radiation

Front

This type of radiation moves slower than the others.

Back

alpha

Front

Electromagnetic waves moving at the speed of light

Back

gamma rays

Front

This type of radioactive decay does not produce any matter, only energy.

Back

gamma decay

Front

Beta decay releases what particle?

Back

an electron

Front

Which type of radiation can only be stopped by concrete or lead?

Back

gamma rays

Front

In the process of transmutation, why does one element change into another?

Back

a nucleus gains or loses protons

Front

Which type of radiation can pass through a human hand, but be stopped by a piece of aluminum foil?

Back

beta particles

Front

If a polonium, Po, nucleus emits an alpha particle, what is the new element?

Back

lead, Pb

Front

Which type of radioactive decay is shown?

Back

alpha decay

Front

What type of radioactive decay is shown?

Back

beta decay