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Radioactive substances decay naturally, what do they give off?
Alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
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Radioactive decay is a random process so it is not effected by what?
Physical conditions such as temperature.
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What is the definition of a half-life?
The average time that it takes for half of the nucli present to decay.
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Which element has the largest stable nucleus?
Lead (Pb)
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An alpha particle is the same as what?
A helium nucleus.
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What is a beta particle?
A fast-moving electron.
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How is a beta particle emitted from a nucleus?
A neutron changes into a proton and an electron.
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Why is Gamma radiation different from alpha and beta radiation?
Because it is an electromagnetic wave.
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What radioactive particles can be used in smoke detectors?
Alpha particles
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What could be used to detect gamma radiation used in an industrial tracer?
A Geiger counter.
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Radioactive decay is a random process so it is not effected by what?

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Physical conditions such as temperature.

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What is the definition of a half-life?

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Which element has the largest stable nucleus?

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An alpha particle is the same as what?

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