PH 12-4-24 Classwork

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What is the symbol for Beta radiation?

Back

Beta

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List the types of radiation in order of most to least penetrating power.

Back

Gamma, Beta, Alpha

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What is the process called when low mass nuclei combine to form larger mass nuclei?

Back

Fusion

Front

What is the symbol for Gamma radiation?

Back

Gamma

Front

What does the symbol 'α' represent?

Back

Alpha particle

Front

What does the symbol 'β' represent?

Back

Beta particle

Front

What does the symbol 'γ' represent?

Back

Gamma ray

Front

What type of radiation is the least penetrating?

Back

Alpha radiation

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What is fission?

Back

The process of splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

Front

What is a neutron?

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A subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus of an atom.