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Radioactivity
Science homework
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| process by which an unstable nucleus emits one or more particles or energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation | radioactivity |
| charged particles or energy emitted by an unstable nucleus | nuclear radiation |
| type of radiation composed of 2 protons and 2 neutrons | alpha particle |
| type of radiation that is an electron | beta particle |
| type of radiation that is a form of electromagnetic wave | gamma ray |
| type of radiation have a positive electric charge | alpha particle |
| type of radiation have a negative charge | beta |
| most massive form of radiation | alpha particle |
| form of radiation stopped by a piece of paper | alpha radiation |