General Chemistry, CHM 151/152, Marymount University
General Chemistry, CHM 151/152, Marymount University
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.1QP

(a)

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The terms α particle has to be defined.

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α particles or α rays are made up of positively charged particles which are deflected away from a positively charged plate.  This is emitted by radioactive substances.

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α particles

Radioactivity is the spontaneous emission of radiation by a substance.  When substances like uranium produces radiation, there are of three types present in it.  α particles or α rays are made up of positively charged particles which are deflected away from a positively charged plate.  α particles or α rays consist of two protons and two neutrons similar to helium nucleus.

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Interpretation:

The terms β particle has to be defined.

Concept introduction:

β particles or β rays are made up of electrons which are deflected away from a negatively charged plate.  This is emitted by radioactive substances.

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β particles

Radioactivity is the spontaneous emission of radiation by a substance.  When substances like uranium produces radiation, there are of three types present in it.  β particles or β rays are made up of electrons which are deflected away from a negatively charged plate.  This is emitted by radioactive substances.  This is a  high energy electron or positron.

(c)

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Interpretation:

The terms γ ray has to be defined.

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γ rays are of high energy.  They have no charge.  Therefore they are unaffected by external magnetic or electric field.  This is emitted by radioactive substances.

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γ rays

Radioactivity is the spontaneous emission of radiation by a substance.  When substances like uranium produces radiation, there are of three types present in it.  γ rays are of high energy.  They have no charge.  Therefore they are unaffected by external magnetic or electric field.  This is emitted by radioactive substances.  It consist of photons.  They ionize atoms.  Thus, they are biologically hazardous.

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Interpretation:

The terms X ray has to be defined.

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X rays are produced when cathode rays are pointed towards glass or metal.  X rays have high energy to penetrate matter.  X rays are not deflected by electric or magnetic fields, which tells that X rays do not have charged particles.

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X rays

X rays are produced when cathode rays are pointed towards glass or metal.  X rays have high energy to penetrate matter.  X rays are not deflected by electric or magnetic fields, which tells that X rays do not have charged particles. X-ray cannot penetrate bone.  Therefore, this can be used to check breaks or fractures in bones.  X-rays are used to identify tumors also.

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General Chemistry, CHM 151/152, Marymount University

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