Physics: Year 10 Term 1: Atoms and Radiation

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When was radioactivity discovered? (1)
1896
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Who found the picture developed by radiation? (1)
Henri Becquerel
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Who investigated this phenomenon? (1)
Marie Curie
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What is the name of the device used to detect radioactivity? (2)
Geiger counter / Geiger-Müller Tube
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Name the 3 types of radiation (3)
Alpha, beta and gamma
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What material stops alpha (α)? (1)
Paper
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What material stops beta (β)? (1)
3mm aluminium
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What material stops gamma (γ)? (1)
Concrete / thick metal
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Why do atoms emit radiation? (3)
They are heavy and unstable so to become stable
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What type of event is radioactive decay? (1)
Random/unpredictable
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Who found the picture developed by radiation? (1)

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Henri Becquerel

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Who investigated this phenomenon? (1)

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What is the name of the device used to detect radioactivity? (2)

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Name the 3 types of radiation (3)

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