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Radioactivity Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

What’s a half life

A

Time it takes for the number of radioactive Nucli of the isotope to half

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2
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What’s beta plus decay

A

Protons are converted to neutrons and positron

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3
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What’s beta minus decay

A

A neutron changes into a proton and the electron leaves the atom with high energy

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4
Q

What’s background radiation

A

No obvious source of radiation but it’s detected

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5
Q

What to nuclear powers station workers use

A

Film badge

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6
Q

What’s alpha decay

A

When an unstable nucleus changes is it decays or emits gamma radiation

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7
Q

When is alpha decay emmited

A

When a nucleus looses a proton and neutron or alpha particle

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8
Q

What are some parts of a Geiger muller

A

Has a continuous power supply

Gas atoms become ions

Circuit is not continuous so electrons go through low pressure gases

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