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Radioactive Decay
Properties of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma rays.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Charge of an Alpha Particle | +2 |
| Mass of an Alpha Particle | 4 AMU |
| Danger of an Alpha Particle | Low |
| Penetration of an Alpha Particle | Low |
| Protection of an Alpha Particle | |
| Charge of a Beta Particle | -1 |
| Mass of a Beta Particle | No mass |
| Danger of a Beta Particle | Medium |
| Penetration of a Beta Particle | Medium |
| Protection of a Beta Particle | |
| Charge of a Gamma Ray | No charge |
| Mass of a Gamma Ray | No mass |
| Danger of Gamma Ray | High |
| Penetration of Gamma Ray | High |
| Protection of Gamma Ray |