When alpha particles are scattered form a thin piece of gold foil, why do most of them go through with very little deflection? Multiple Choice alpha particles do not interact strongly alpha particles do not have a lot of mass gold foil is not chemically reactive gold atoms are mostly empty space

Q: What is an alpha particle?

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

Q: uestion 9 ank the following in order of increasing penetrating ability: alpha particles, beta…

A: Penetrating power means power of beam of electron transmitted from the substance.

Q: Strontium-90 Original amount: 5 g Amount left: 0.3125 g Total time: Half-life: 28.8 y Number of…

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Q: The first five steps of the decay of neptunium-237 are alpha, beta, alpha, alpha, beta decay.…

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Q: Each equation shows a radioactive isotope giving off some form of radiation, labeled X. Which…

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Q: What is the product of alpha emission from uranium-238? A) ²³⁴U B) ²³²Th C) ²³⁴Th D) ²³⁷Np…

A: In the alpha decay, the atomic number is decreased by two units and mass number is decreased by four…

Q: 17.write describing the mass number ,charge and penetrating ability of alpha particles

A: Alpha particle : Alpha particles  are  consist two protons and two neutrons. Since He atom consist…

Q: Beta decay of Pu-241 will yield __________.     Am-241     Np-237     Pb-206     U-238…

A: Pu - 241 on beta decay gives = ?

Q: Describe the relative penetrating powers of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

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Q: What is the emission type of 8B --> 8Be + ____ Alpha emission…

A: In the given radioactive decay, 8B is undergoing an emission forming a new element 8Be. Thus, both…

Q: Which one of the following is a correct representation of an alpha particle? 4, OA SHe 2 B.H Oc H…

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Q: Why do alpha particles sometimes deflect off a sheet of gold foil? O They can't penetrate the…

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Q: Choose the appropriate drop-down to complete the paragraph. Gallium-67 has a half life of 78.1 hours…

A: lf life of Galium-67 = 78.1 hours lf life of Radium- 226= 1600 years

Q: Uranium-238 emits an alpha particle. The new nucleus that forms has a mass number of and an atomic…

A: Atomic number of Uranium = 92 the alpha particle is H24e.

Q: You live one mile from a spot where a nuclear bomb was accidentally detonated. Assuming no…

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Q: What is the balanced nuclear equation for the formation of Ac-228 by Beta emission? 228 Ac 89 228 Ra…

A: The beta decay results in increase of atomic number by one whereas the atomic mass remains…

Q: When a substance decays by beta emission, the mass number of the nucleus O decreases by 1; remains…

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Q: What isotopic element results when 157Gd emits emits a beta particle? 64 Periodic table element…

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Q: The ionization and damage created by alpha rays is more concentrated and harder for the organism to…

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

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Q: Do electrons travel through numerous routes when emitted by a beta-decaying nucleus to Geiger?

A: A question based on geiger counters, which is to be accomplished.

Q: During the nuclear decay of Silicon-27, Aluminum-27 is produced. What type of radiation is produced…

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Q: Which of the following characterizes a beta ray? Is a product of natural radioactive decay Is more…

A: The unstable nuclei undergo a number of emmisions to form a stable species. These emmisions may…

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

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

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Q: What describes the emissions of an isotope that gives off both beta and gamma radiation? O a mixture…

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Q: During the nuclear decay of Mendelevium-258, Einsteinium-254 is produced. What type of radiation is…

A: GivenProcess = Nuclear decayReactant = Mendelevium-258Product = Einsteinium-254Type of radiation…

Q: QUESTION 19 The beta emission from uranium -237 results in and

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Q: Fill in missing sub- and superscripts for all particles to complete the following equation for beta…

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Q: Radioactive decay can produce a number of different particles. Which decay particle has a positive…

A: Using characteristics of alpha , beta and gamma particles.

Q: Gamma radiation is used to treat certain types of tumors deep in the brain that cannot be accessed…

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Q: When an atom undergoes beta decay, where does the beta particle come from?  What other particle is…

A: To describe from where beta particle come and what is the other particle

Q: what is the energy deposited by an alpha particle while passing through a cell of size 10 μ

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Q: If thorium-232 emits an alpha particle during radioactive decay.   Enter your answers as whole…

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Q: Predict the type of radioactive decay process that is likely for each of the following nuclides.…

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Q: What is an alpha particle and how is it represented? Answer these same questions for beta particles…

A: Alpha particles carry a positive charge. An alpha particle is made up of two protons and two…

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: Provide the particle that is emitted by the following nuclear reaction. (Just type Alpha, Beta,…

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Q: For the following, fill in the missing part of the beta decay. 19, 8 Get. 14 7 40 Ar 40 Cl → 17

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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: 47. U-238 emits an alpha particle to produce A. U-234 B. Pa-234 C. Th-234 D. Ra-234 E. Th-236

A: U-238 emits a alpha particle to produce U-234 Equation. U-238 ----> U-234 +  2He4

Q: Define each Alpha decay Beta decay Gamma radiation Position emission Electron capture…

A: ALPHA DECAY- It is a type of radioactive decay. In this type of decay, an alpha particle is emitted…

Q: Fill in missing sub- and superscripts for all particles to complete the following equation for beta…

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