Isotopes and Nuclear Radiation

beta particle

beta particle

For every ________ emitted, a neutron in the nucleus has turned into a proton.

Gamma rays

________ are waves of electromagnetic radiation released by the nucleus.

Isotopes

________ are different forms of the same element.

mass numbers

They can also release neutrons when they decay, as they rebalance their atomic and ________.

Radioactive substances

________ spit out one or more types of ionising radiation from their nucleus- the ones you need to know are alpha, beta and gamma radiation.

particle

A a- ________ is two neutrons and two protons.

Alpha particles

________ are helium nuclei.

Alpha radiation

________ is when an alpha particle is emitted from the nucleus.

Beta particles

________ have virtually no mass and a charge of- 1.

Gamma rays

________ are EM waves with a short wavelength.

Isotopes

________ are atoms with same number of protons different number of neutrons.

Beta particles

________ are high- speed electrons.

beta particles

A(n) ________, is simply a fast- moving electron released by the nucleus.