Chapter 30, Problem 57A

To determine

To Explain:The common names for alpha $\left(\alpha \right)$ , beta $\left(\beta \right)$ and gamma $\left(\gamma \right)$ particles.

Answer to Problem 57A

The common name for alpha particle $\left(\alpha \right)$ ,beta particles $\left(\beta \right)$ and gamma particles $\left(\gamma \right)$ are alpha particles are called as helium nuclei, beta particle called as electrons and gamma is called as high energy photon.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Alpha $\left(\alpha \right)$ , beta $\left(\beta \right)$ and gamma $\left(\gamma \right)$ are the three types of radiations which are released by the nucleus. Alpha particles $\left(\alpha \right)$ are basically are the particles which have a positive charge which are released from the decay which is caused by radioactive material.

Beta particles are the electrons that have a high speed and also can handle huge level of energy. In gamma rays the energy is lost from the nucleus which is similar to the radiation of light.

Alpha radiation the nucleus is stable and emits alpha particles. In Beta radiation there is change of neutron into a proton and in gamma radiation there is loss in energy of the nucleus.

Alpha $\left(\alpha \right)$ , beta $\left(\beta \right)$ and gamma $\left(\gamma \right)$ particles basically have their common names by which they are described. The alpha particle is called as helium nuclei,beta particle as electronsand gamma as high energy photon.

Conclusion:

The common names for alpha $\left(\alpha \right)$ , beta $\left(\beta \right)$ and gamma $\left(\gamma \right)$ particles are helium nuclei, electron and high energy photon.