Alpha Beta Decay Flashcard

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What is beta decay?

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Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (an electron or a positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.

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What is the product of beta decay of Carbon-14?

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Nitrogen-14.

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What are the three main types of radioactive decay?

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Alpha decay, beta decay, and gamma decay.

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What is the difference between beta and gamma decay?

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Beta decay emits a beta particle, while gamma decay emits a gamma ray.

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Which type of decay involves the emission of an alpha particle?

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Alpha decay.

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What is alpha decay?

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Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an alpha particle (two protons and two neutrons) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.

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What is gamma decay?

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Gamma decay is a type of radioactive decay that involves the emission of gamma rays, which are high-energy electromagnetic waves.

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How are alpha and beta decay used in practical applications?

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They are used in smoke detectors and medical imaging.

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What is a beta particle?

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A beta particle is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted during beta decay.

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What is an alpha particle?

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An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons, identical to a helium nucleus, and is emitted during alpha decay.