Isotopes and Nuclear Radiation

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beta particle
For every ________ emitted, a neutron in the nucleus has turned into a proton.
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Gamma rays
________ are waves of electromagnetic radiation released by the nucleus.
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Isotopes
________ are different forms of the same element.
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mass numbers
They can also release neutrons when they decay, as they rebalance their atomic and ________.
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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.
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particle
A a- ________ is two neutrons and two protons.
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Alpha particles
________ are helium nuclei.
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Alpha radiation
________ is when an alpha particle is emitted from the nucleus.
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Beta particles
________ have virtually no mass and a charge of- 1.
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Gamma rays
________ are EM waves with a short wavelength.
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Isotopes
________ are atoms with same number of protons different number of neutrons.
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Beta particles
________ are high- speed electrons.
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beta particles
A(n) ________, is simply a fast- moving electron released by the nucleus.