6.1 Observing nuclear radiation Flashcards
1
Q
Which part of an atom might emit alpha particles
A
nucleus
2
Q
What are the 3 main types of radiation for radioactive substances?
A
Alpha, Beta, Gamma
3
Q
How do the nuclei of radioactive substances become stable?
A
Radioactive decay which is when they emit radiation and turn into other elements
4
Q
When is background radiation around
A
All the time, everywhere.
5
Q
When can we predict when unstable nucleus will decay?
A
Never, it is random
6
Q
What happens to the rate of radioactive decay if the temperature is doubled?
A
It stays the same
