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Chapter 16 vocab
11 terms from section one chapter 16
Question | Answer |
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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. |