Why do some nuclei emit ionising radiation?
Types of Ionising Radiation

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11th Grade
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Medium

Alexander Boothroyd
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They have too many electrons.
To become more stable.
To become less stable.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which best describes alpha radiation?
A helium nucleus.
A fast moving electron.
High energy electromagnetic wave.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which best describes beta radiation?
A helium nucleus.
A fast moving electron.
High frequency electromagnetic wave.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which best describes gamma radiation?
A helium nucleus.
A fast moving electron.
High frequency electromagnetic wave.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does gamma radiation affect the nucleus?
Emits excess energy in a burst of electromagnetic radiation.
Increases proton number by one, reduces neutron by one. A neutron changes into a proton and emits a fast moving electron.
Reduces the proton number by two and the neutron number by two, emitting a helium nucleus.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does beta radiation affect the nucleus?
Emits excess energy in a burst of electromagnetic radiation.
Increases proton number by one, reduces neutron by one. A neutron changes into a proton and emits a fast moving electron.
Reduces the proton number by two and the neutron number by two, emitting a helium nucleus.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does alpha radiation affect the nucleus?
Emits excess energy in a burst of electromagnetic radiation.
Increases proton number by one, reduces neutron by one. A neutron changes into a proton and emits a fast moving electron.
Reduces the proton number by two and the neutron number by two, emitting a helium nucleus.
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