Types of Decay

Has the symbol

• Alpha
• Beta 
• Gamma

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

When an atom loses this particle, the atomic number of the product atom is lower by the two and its mass number is lower by four. 

• Alpha particle

• Beta particle

• Gamma ray

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Has a mass of 0 and a charge of 0

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma

Has the symbol

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

An energized electron resulting from the breaking apart of a neutron in an atom.

• Alpha particle

• Beta particle

• Gamma ray

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Has a moderate penetrating power.  It can penetrate 4 mm into body tissue and can be stopped by metal foil.

• Alpha particle

• Beta particle

• Gamma ray

Electromagnetic radiation made of high-energy photons.

• Alpha  particle

• Beta particle

• Gamma ray

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Has the symbol

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Has a mass number of 4 and an atomic number of 2

• Alpha particle

• Beta particle

• Gamma ray

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Has the lowest penetrating power.  Can only penetrate 0.05 mm into the body and can be stopped by a piece of paper or clothing.

• Alpha particle

• Beta particle

• Gamma ray