Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

11 terms from section one chapter 16

        Help!  

Question
Answer
Energy that is also given off during alpha and beta decay?   Gamma Rays  
🗑
The release of gamma rays from a nucleus?   Gamma Decay  
🗑
(blank) rays have no mass and no charge?   Gamma Rays  
🗑
The process by which an unstable nucleus gives off nuclear radiation?   Radioactivity  
🗑
Another name for radioactivity?   Radioactive Decay  
🗑
An atom that has the same number of protons as atoms of the same element?   An Isotope  
🗑
Radiation sickness- loss of hair, cancer, destruction of cells, fatigue, and loss of appetite are all examples of...?   The damage radiation does to living matter.  
🗑
The particle(s) that has a greater mass and charge then beta partcle(s) and Gamma rays?   Alpha Particle(s)  
🗑
The particle(s) that has a 1- or 1+ charge and almost no mass?   Beta Particle(s)  
🗑
This ray has no charge or mass and are the most penetrating. They are blocked by very dense, thick materials, such as a few centimeters of lead or a few centimeters of concrete?   Gamma Ray(s)  
🗑
Define Half Life.   The time needed for half a sample of radioactive substance to undergo radioactive decay.  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: ahales40
Popular Physical Science sets