Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation 0.0 / 5 ? PhysicsAlpha, Beta and Gamma RadiationGCSEAll boards Created by: swagskoolCreated on: 02-08-22 11:51 A radioactive material has __ isotopes that can decay. stable / unstable A radioactive material has unstable isotopes that can decay. 1 of 7 What does an alpha particle consist of? Two protons & Two neutrons 2 of 7 An alpha particle is the same as a nucleus. It has no , and has a charge of . hydrogen / helium / protons / electrons / +2 / -1 An alpha particle is the same as a helium nucleus. It has no electrons, and has a charge of +2. 3 of 7 What does a beta particle consist of? One electron 4 of 7 What does a gamma ray consist of? Electromagnetic radiation 5 of 7 What causes the emission of a neutron? A nucleus has too many neutrons making it unstab 6 of 7 A beta particle is the same as an electron. What is the source of the beta particle? A neutron decaying into a proton and an electron 7 of 7
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