Radioactive Decay 0.0 / 5 ? ScienceRadioactivityGCSEEdexcel Created by: Nuts50Created on: 11-04-21 07:26 This radioactive decay involves the release of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. alpha 1 of 12 Unstable, radioactive elements radioisotopes 2 of 12 A sheet of this, or few centimetres of air will stop alpha particles. paper 3 of 12 Like high energy light, Gamma rays are this form of radiation. electromagnetic 4 of 12 Alpha and beta particles and Gamma rays are emitted from this part of the atom. nucleus 5 of 12 The destruction of atoms into ions by the removal of electrons is called... ionisation 6 of 12 The ionisation of DNA in the cells of living tissues can cause these changes. mutations 7 of 12 Gamma rays travel at the speed of _____. light 8 of 12 These radioactive particles can pass through paper but are stopped by aluminium . beta 9 of 12 The emission of ionisng radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei is what describe as... radioactivity 10 of 12 The "Am" of Am-241 is the alpha-source radioisotope in smoke detectors. Americium 11 of 12 Homer Simpson worked in this nucleur powerplant. springfield 12 of 12
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