Atoms contain the same number of ...
Protons
Neutrons
Electrons
Particles
Ions
Ionising involves breaking down electrons.
Ionisation involves _____ electrons
gaining
losing
gaining and losing
The formation of ions can cause...
chemical reactions
change in temperature
a greater mass
greater acidity
Alpha, Beta and Gamma radiations come from the nucleus of an atom.
Alpha radiation causes _____ ionisation
more
less
Gamma radiation causes ____ ionisation
More
Less
Beta is stopped by
a few millimetres of aluminium.
a sheet of paper.
a few centimetres of lead, or many metres of concrete.
Gamma is stopped by
Alpha is stopped by
Positive ions are formed when electrons are...
Lost
Gained
Alpha can be used for...
smoke detectors
monitoring the thickness of materials such as paper, plastic and aluminium
the treatment of cancer, testing equipment and sterilising medical instruments.
beta radiation can be used for...
the monitor the thickness of materials such as paper, plastic and aluminium
gamma radiation can be used for...
______ is a waste product from nuclear reactors.
Plutonium
Uranium
Granite
Nuclear fuels do not produce:
Carbon Dioxide
Sulfur Dioxide
Methane
Water Vapour
Carbon Monoxide
