Sub-atombic Particles and Radiation

A deck that goes of the characteristics of sub atomic particles as well as the characteristics of the three types of radiation

Types of Sub-Atomic Particles

protons, neutrons and electrons

Electron (relative mass)

1/1840

Electron (relative charge)

-1

Electron (location)

Outside the nucleus

Neutron (relative mass)

1

Neutron (relative charge)

0

Neutron (location)

Nucleus

Proton (relative mass)

1

Proton (relative charge)

+1

Proton (location)

Nucleus

Types of Radiation

Alpha particles, Beta particles and Gamma rays

Alpha Particles (symbol)

α

Beta Particles (symbol)

β

Gamma Rays (symbol)

γ

Alpha Particles (nature)

Helium Nuclei

Alpha Particles (mass)

4

Alpha Particles (charge)

+2

Alpha Particles (penetrating power)

Low

Alpha Particles (is there deflection in a magnetic field?)

Yes

Alpha Particles (is stopped by…)

Thin sheet of paper or 5mm of air

Beta Particles (nature)

Fast electrons

Beta Particles (mass)

1/1840

Beta Particles (charge)

-1

Beta Particles (penetrating power)

Medium

Beta Particles (is there deflection in a magnetic field?)

Yes

Beta Particles (is stopped by…)

5mm thick sheet of aluminium

Gamma Rays (nature)

Electromagnetic (EM) waves

Gamma Rays (mass)

0

Gamma Rays (charge)

0

Gamma Rays (penetrating power)

High

Gamma Rays (is there deflection in a magnetic field?)

No

Gamma Rays (is stopped by…)

Thick sheet of aluminium