Types of Radioactive Decay

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What is Beta Decay?

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A type of radioactive decay that has medium danger, can penetrate skin, but is stopped by materials like aluminum foil or wood.

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What is Alpha Decay?

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The weakest type of radiation that can be stopped by a piece of paper or human skin.

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What is Gamma Decay?

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A type of radioactive decay that can penetrate the human body and is stopped by thick walls of water, concrete, or lead.

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Why does an atom undergo radioactive decay?

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To become more stable when it has an unstable nucleus.

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What particle is emitted during Alpha Decay?

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A particle made of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

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What is the most penetrating type of radiation?

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Gamma Decay.

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What type of decay is associated with the emission of electrons?

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Beta Decay.

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Which type of radiation is the least harmful to human tissue?

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Alpha Decay.

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What materials can stop Beta particles?

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Aluminum foil or a block of wood.

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What is the primary characteristic of Gamma radiation?

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It has no mass and no charge, making it highly penetrating.