All About Radioactivity!!

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Process by which certain unstable atoms/elements undergo radioactive decay b/c they want a balanced nuclear state

Radioactivity

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When can we call something “radioactive”

If energy is given off as particles/rays b/c of the disintegration of atom’s nucleus

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Radiation capable of producing ions through ionization

Ionizing radiation

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List the characteristics of particulate radiation

  • tiny particles tracing in a straight line @ high speed

  • transmit kinetic energy by means of their extremely fast-moving, small masses

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What are the 4 types of particulate radiation? Give how they’re formed if applicable

  • e-

  • α particles: emitted from nuclei of heavy metals

  • P+

  • N0