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Chapter 16 science study flashcards radioactivity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Radioactivity | The process in which an unstable nucleus gives off nuclear radiation. |
| Alpha Decay | Alpha particle released from nucleus, decreases atomic number by 2. |
| Beta Decay | Loses electron, changes atomic number. No change in mass number. |
| Alpha Particle | (Stopped by paper) Positive electric charge, 2 protons and 2 neutrons. (Helium Nucleus) |
| Beta Particle | (Stopped by aluminum foil) High speed electron or positron lost in nuclear fission. |
| Gamma Ray | (Thick piece of lead to stop) |