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Created by Mr S Lee
over 6 years ago
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Name the three subatomic particles of an atom.
Where in an atom are protons found?
Where in an atom are neutrons found?
Where are electrons found?
What is the mass of a proton?
What is the mass of a neutron?
What is the mass of an electron?
What is the charge on a proton?
What is the charge on a neutron?
What is the charge on an electron?
What is an isotope?
What causes an atom
to be radioactive?
Name the 3 types of radiation emitted from the nucleus.
What is Alpha ( α ) radiation?
What is Beta (β) radiation?
What is Gamma (γ) radiation?
Describe the penetrating power of Alpha ( α ) radiation and what can stop it.
Describe the penetrating power of Beta (β) radiation and what can stop it.
Describe the penetrating power of Gamma (γ) radiation and what can stop it.
Describe the ionising power of Alpha ( α ) radiation.
Describe the ionising power of Beta (β) radiation.
Describe the ionising power of
Gamma (γ) radiation.
ALPHA DECAY: Balance the following nuclear equations by calculating the value of a, b, c and d.
BETA DECAY: Balance the following nuclear equations by calculating the value
of a, b, c and d.
What is ionising radiation?
Describe why radioactive decay is described as a totally random and spontaneous process.
Types of ionising radiation include:
Types of non-ionising radiation include:
The following information is recorded about A radioactive material. determine the type and amount of each radiation emitted by the radioactive material.
What is radon gas?
List 4 ways to protect people and the environment from radiation sources.
