types of radiation

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What is alpha radiation?

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Alpha radiation is a type of radiation that consists of helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons) emitted from a radioactive source.

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How can you identify alpha radiation in a chemical reaction?

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You can identify alpha radiation by noting that 2 protons and 2 neutrons (a helium nucleus) are lost during the reaction.

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What is beta radiation?

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Beta radiation is a type of radiation that involves the emission of electrons or positrons from a radioactive nucleus.

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How can you identify beta radiation in a chemical reaction?

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You can identify beta radiation by noting that an electron is lost during the reaction.

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What is gamma radiation?

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Gamma radiation is a type of high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from a radioactive nucleus.

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How can you identify gamma radiation in a chemical reaction?

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You can identify gamma radiation by noting that wavelike energy is released during the reaction.

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What particles are emitted during alpha decay?

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During alpha decay, 2 protons and 2 neutrons (a helium nucleus) are emitted.

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What particles are emitted during beta decay?

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During beta decay, an electron or positron is emitted.

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What is the charge of an alpha particle?

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An alpha particle has a positive charge due to the presence of 2 protons.

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What is the charge of a beta particle?

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A beta particle can have a negative charge (electron) or a positive charge (positron).