radioactivity

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  • Created by: MSW3693
  • Created on: 02-11-17 12:40
Geiger counter
a device used to measure the radioactivity of objects
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Alpha particle
Two protons and two neutrons – the same as a helium nucleus
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Beta particle
Fast-moving electron
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Gamma ray
High energy electromagnetic radiation
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Ionising radiation
radiation that has enough energy to cause other atoms to lose electrons and form ions
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Card 2

Front

Two protons and two neutrons – the same as a helium nucleus

Back

Alpha particle

Card 3

Front

Fast-moving electron

Back

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Card 4

Front

High energy electromagnetic radiation

Back

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Card 5

Front

radiation that has enough energy to cause other atoms to lose electrons and form ions

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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