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Define radiation

Where an unstable nucleus emits energy in the form of EM waves or subatomic particles in order to become more stable

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Define ionising

The process of giving an atom or a molecule an electric charge by removing or adding electrons.

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Is alpha decay ionising?

highly ionising

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Is beta decay ionising?

Weakly ionising

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Is gamma ionising

Ver weakly ionising

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Which types of radiation are deflected by electric and magnetic fields

Alpha and beta decay only

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What is alpha radiation absorbed by

Paper

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What is beta radiation absorbed by

Aluminium foil (3mm)

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What is gamma radiation absorbed by

Several metres of concrete/ several inches of lead