Reaction Types

Question 1

Alpha

Answer 1

• stopped by hand
• helium neucleus
• charge = 2+
• heaviest
• most ionising
• less penetrating

Question 2

Beta

Answer 2

• fast moving
• charge = 1-
• electron

Question 3

Gamma

Answer 3

• most penetrating
• not particle , electromagnetic wave
• no charge

Question 4

Isotopes

Answer 4

Different atoms of the same element

Different amount of neutron, same protons

Question 5

Radioisotopes

Answer 5

Unstable neucleus causing them to decay over time and relates neucleus radiation

Question 6

Neutralisation

Answer 6

The reaction of an acid + base –> salt + water