Radioactivity LC Chem

Which form of radiation has the highest penetrating power?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

Radioactivity is...

• The spontaneous breakdown of unstable nuclei

• The spontaneous breakdown of stable nuclei

• with the emission of wavelengths

• with the emission of one or more types of radiation

Which type of radiation does not consist of particles

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

What is the particles produced in alpha decay?

• ⁰_-1e

• Energy

• ⁴₂He

• H⁺

Which is an example of the use of beta particles?

• Smoke Alarms

• Carbon Dating

• Sterilise medical equipment

• Food irradiation

What is the slowest type of radiation

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma