The ability of atoms to give off charged particles and energy

• radioactivity

• alpha

• beta

• electromagnetic radiation

A radioactive element that has the same number of protons as another element.

• isotope

• radioisotope

• gamma particle

• beta particle

This radioactive element can cause lung cancer

• Uranium

• Carbon

• Radon

• Helium

Extreem fatigue, loss of hair, loss of hair.

• These symtoms can be treated with radiation.

• These symtoms are sighs of radiation poisoning.

• These can occur from exposure to low levels of radiation

What is a use of radiation?

• Producing electricity at nuclear power plants.

• Making cars.

• Communication.

• Cooking

How do you detect radiation?

• thermometer

• microscope

• geiger counter

• telescope

2 protons and 2 neutrons

• alpha particle

• beta particle

• gamma ray

Beta particles are

• 2 protons and 2 electrons

• high frequency electromagnetic waves

• high speed electrons emitted by the nucleus

The elctromagnetic wave with the highest frequency and energy.

• microwaves

• x rays

• gamma waves

• radio waves

Can penetrate aluminum foil but not lead.

• alpha particles

• gamma rays

• beta particles