Radioactive Decay Version 2

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What type of radiation has the lowest penetrating power and can be stopped by a piece of paper?

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Alpha radiation.

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What is the nuclear equation representation of an alpha particle?

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Front

In order of most to least penetrating radiation, what is the correct sequence?

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Gamma, Beta, Alpha.

Front

What particle is emitted when Uranium-238 decays into Thorium-234?

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An alpha particle.

Front

What is gamma decay represented in a nuclear equation?

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Front

Which type of radiation can penetrate through the human body up to 0.05 mm?

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Alpha radiation.

Front

What is the charge of an alpha particle?

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+2.

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What type of decay involves the emission of a beta particle?

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Beta decay.

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What is the main difference between beta positive and beta negative decay?

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Beta positive decay emits a positron, while beta negative decay emits an electron.

Front

What is the symbol for a beta particle in a nuclear equation?

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