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Alpha

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Gamma

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Beta

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What is alpha made of?

2 protons and 2 neutrons

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What is beta made of?

1 electron

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What is gamma made of?

Electromagnetic ray

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What is alpha stopped by?

Air/paper

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What is beta stopped by?

A few cm of aluminium

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What is gamma stopped by?

Almost completely stopped by lead

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What ionising power does alpha have?

High ionising power

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What ionising power does beta have?

Medium ionising power

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What ionising power does gamma have?

Low ionising power

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Alpha description

Has a helium nucleus and is made from 2 protons and 2 neutrons

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Beta description

High energy and fast moving electron

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Gamma description

Electromagnetic ray