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Radioactivity

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Total cards: 9•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is it called when most atoms have a stable nucleus which doesn’t change, however some isotopes (radioisotopes) are unstable and undergo changes in the nuclei?

Back (Answer)

Radioactive decay

#2
Front (Question)

How does radioactive decay transform radioisotopes into more stable nuclei ?

Back (Answer)

By releasing energy and particles , where necessary

#3
Front (Question)

Where does : beta gamma and alpha travel to ?

Back (Answer)

Positive beta negative alpha Straight through gamma

#4
Front (Question)

What stops alpha ?

Back (Answer)

Paper

#5
Front (Question)

What stops beta ?

Back (Answer)

Aluminium

#6
Front (Question)

What stops gamma ?

Back (Answer)

Lead

#7
Front (Question)

What does alpha consist of , it’s charge, mass, symbol ?

Back (Answer)

He nucleus 2+ 4 4 He 2

#8
Front (Question)

What does beta consist of, charge, mass, symbol

Back (Answer)

Electron 1- ~0 0 e -1

#9
Front (Question)

What is nuclear chemistry ?

Back (Answer)

Is about changes to the nucleus of an element