Nuclear Radiation Flashcards
1
Q
What is nuclear radiation
A
energy given out from nucleus of an atom
2
Q
How does nuclear radiation occur
A
Some isotopes of elements have too many or few neutrons, this makes the nucleus unstable
3
Q
Background radiation
A
nuclear radiation we are exposed to all the time
4
Q
example of background radiation
A
cosmic rays
5
Q
Artificial radiation examples
A
medical treatment
weapons testing
