Define the term Alpha Radiation?

Q: What is an alpha particle?

A: To determine the structure of an atom, Rutherford used alpha particles that are emitted by…

Q: Describe the meaning of the term natural radioactivity.

A: Natural radioactivity is a purely nuclear phenomenon. The nucleus of a radioactive substance is…

Q: 127 Cs -> "He + ? 55

A: The completed nuclear reaction is given below

Q: As a result of alpha emission, the product nucleus is

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Q: Which of the following symbols represents an alpha particle?

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Q: Describe the difference between fission and fusion?

A: The difference between fission and fusion has to be given.

Q: Explain what do you mean by Radioactive dating?

A: Radioactive decay (also known as nuclear decay, radioactivity, radioactive disintegration or nuclear…

Q: Define the term radioactive decay?

A: When any unstable nuclei emits energy in the form of radiations in order to attain stability then…

Q: 15. If a nucleus is too large, which type of particle will it most likely emit? beta particle…

A: Radioactive decay refers to the breakdown of an unstable nucleus to a stable nucleus with the…

Q: What change in the mass number of a nucleus occurs when the nucleus emits an alpha particle?

A: To find: What change in the mass number of a nucleus occurs when the nucleus emits an alpha particle

Q: Which of the following symbols represents a beta particle? A) °:1e B) °-1e C) *2He D) Y

A: Beta-particle find applications in nuclear reactions which leads to the decomposition of nuclide.…

Q: What is the composition of an alpha particle?

A: The composition of an alpha particle has to be given,

Q: Which type of radiation is identical in mass and charge to a helium nucleus?

A: Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light.…

Q: What are the major differences between alpha particlesand gamma radiation?

A: Nuclear reactions involve the emission of different kinds of radiations from the heavy radioactive…

Q: Write the alpha decay of Rn-228

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Q: Which of the following describes the reaction: positron emission O beta decay reaction bombardment…

A: Given that, a decay reaction is We have to tell the type of the decay reaction.

Q: How does gamma radiation differ from both alpha and beta radiation?

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Q: Tell how types of alpha beta and gamma radiation are distinguished from the standpoint of charge,…

A: Alpha, beta and gamma rays are produced during the radioactive decay.  Radioactive decay is a…

Q: How many neutrons are needed to initiate the fission reaction?

A: Nuclear reaction: A nuclear reaction must cause a transformation of at least one nuclide to another.…

Q: Complete the following fission reaction: 1 n + 235 1 2+3 87 Br 35 11 92

A: Nuclear fission reaction involves breaking of the nucleus of an atom into two or more smaller…

Q: beta particle

A: Alpha particle is helium nuclei. Which is dipositive helium atom Beta particle consists of High…

Q: Which of the following symbols represents a beta particle? A) +₁e B) °-₁e C) 4₂He D) y

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Q: Rank the following in order of increasing penetrating ability: alpha particles, beta particles,…

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Q: When Ra-226 emits alpha radiation, it changes into   Rn-222   Ra-222   Po-222   Th-222

A: Nuclei undergoes radioactive decay. Beta decay, alppha decay, positron emission are different kind…

Q: Bismuth -210 is an alpha emitter. Wrote and equation for this nuclear reaction and identify the…

A: Given, Bismuth -210 is an alpha emitter.we are asked to write the nuclear reaction and to identify…

Q: Rank alpha particles, beta particles, positrons, and gamma rays in terms of: (a) increasing ionizing…

A: The nuclear reactions are a type of chemical processes which lead to the formation of some new…

Q: When atoms of beryllium-9 are bombarded with alpha particles, neutrons are produced. What new…

A: Given:  In the nuclear reaction the reactant  are:  Beryllium and alpha particle. Whiler the product…

Q: When can a chain reaction can produce self-sustained fission?

A: Chain reaction: It is kind of chemical reaction where formation of product and other by-product…

Q: What are the biological effects of ionizing radiation?

A: Radiation is of two types; 1) Ionizing radiation 2) Non- Ionizing radiation

Q: What is Nuclear Transmutation?

A: The definition of Nuclear Transmutation has to be given,

Q: What daughter isotope is produced during the alpha decay of Uranium-2 OU-234 Th-236 O Pu-242 Th-234

A: Given U-238  After Alpha decay ?

Q: When alpha particles are scattered form a thin piece of gold foil, why do most of them go through…

A: Answer :-  gold atoms are mostly empty space.

Q: Rb ? + 37

A: A question based on nuclear chemistry, which is to be accomplished.

Q: Define the following terms: a) alpha-particles b) beta-particle production c)  positrons

A: a) Alpha - particles - When a radioactive Substance destroyed, it emitted different type of…

Q: Which of the following statements is true of the beta decay of a nucleus? A It results in an…

A: We have to choose the correct option is true for the beta decay of a nucleus as follows in step 2:

Q: technician working with beta particles must use paper or light clothing as protection against the…

A: False  He should use thin layer of glass or metal. Additional covering, for example heavy clothing

Q: The collision between a beta particle and positron produces   nothing- they annihilate each other…

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Q: What does the term half-life mean?

A: Half-life is the time period during which element losses half of its total initial amount. For the…

Q: Bismuth-214 emits an alpha particle and the new nucleus formed is:

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Q: 1. Which of the following types of radiation is composed of particles which carry a negative charge?…

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Q: A series of naturally occurring nuclear reactions that begins with an unstable nucleus and…

A: A series of naturally occurring nuclear reactions that begins with an unstable nucleus and…

Q: What product is formed when radium-226 undergoes alpha emission?

A: Nuclear chemistry is a branch of science which deals with the decay process of atomic nuclei. It is…

Q: What was the effect of the type of shielding on alpha particles? What kinds of materials would…

A: This is a question from nuclear chemistry. By using the above mentioned table we have to answer the…