Radioactivity

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Elements are made up of...
Atoms
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Atoms consist of...
Protons, neutrons, electrons
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Protons & electrons have electric charges that are...
Equal, but opposite
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What is the BEHAVIOUR of an atom fixed by?
Nucleus
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What is an isotope?
an atom of the same element that contain different numbers of neutrons
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Radioactive decay is due to...
Unstable nuclei
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Different radiations have different...
Penetrating powers
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What can stop an alpha particle? (penetration)
4-10 cm of air / 1 sheet of paper
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An alpha particle is the same as a...
Helium nucleus
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