topic: radioactive particles do now: stable or radioactive? 1. th-234 2. u-238 3. ca-40 4. ra-226
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Topic: Radioactive Particles
Do Now: Stable or Radioactive?1. Th-2342. U-2383. Ca-404. Ra-226
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Transmutation-When an element turns into a different element by emitting a radioactive particle. This occurs when the number of protons changes.
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Radioactivity – Rutherford again!
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Penetration & Shielding
Alpha particles have the least penetrating power
Gamma waves have the greatest penetrating powwer
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Turn to table 0
• Add column for mass
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2 Neutrons & 2 Protons
Charge = +2Mass = 4amu
42He
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Beta Particle – fast moving electron
Charge = -1Mass = 0amu
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Gamma Wave
Charge = 0Mass = 0
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PositronPositive beta particle
Mass 0Charge +1
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These subatomic particles that are emitted were discovered around 1900
• Alpha rays• Beta rays• Gamma rays