In 1899, Ernst Rutherford discovered two types of radioactivity, alpha and beta rays, which differed from each other because the alpha rays were more intense . less intense . more penetrating . less penetrating.

Q: A beam of particles is directed at a 0.012-kg tumor. There are 2.1x 1010 particles per second…

A: Given Mass (m)                                    = 0.012 kg Number of particle per second =…

Q: Describe and compare the general effects of alpha, beta and gamma radiation on living cells.…

A: Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation are types of ionizing radiation that can have different effects on…

Q: The three most common forms of radiation caused by nuclear decay are

A: To rank: Penetration ability of alpha, beta and gamma

Q: Which of the following is a form of natural radioactivity that would be deflected by a magnetic…

A: Anything that contains charge will experience magnetic force when it passes magnetic field. X rays…

Q: Which of the naturally occurring radiation types (alpha, beta, and gamma) can have velocities that…

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Q: After a nucleus undergoes four gamma decays, its’ atomic number   A. decreases by 8   B. does…

A: Given data: Nucleus undergoes four gamma decays Required: Change in atomic number of nucleus

Q: What kind of rays are X-rays?

A: X-rays are electromagnetic radiations. X-ray photons are highly energetic.

Q: Elements that appear in the same column of the periodic table often share similar chemical…

A: Part(a) The path radius of the Ca+ ion. part(b) Identify the paths magnetic fieldB=0.552…

Q: Which type of radiation – alpha, beta or gamma – produces the greater change in mass number when…

A: Alpha radiation produced  greatest change in atomic number.  Gamma radiation  does not effect the…

Q: a drug tagged with 99 Tc (half-life = 6.05 h) is prepared for a patient. If the original activity of…

A: Given:-Original activity Time (t) = 2.4 hoursHalf life

Q: Please give a brief explanation of how X-rays were discovered and how they are produced

A: Explanation of how X-rays were discovered and how they are produced.

Q: What type of radiation has the greatest penetrating ability? alpha radiation beta radiation gamma…

A: Required:  Radiation which has greatest penetrating power

Q: radiation has a charge of +2 and is made up of two beta particle can have a charge of +1 or -1 since…

A: Radiation can be described as energy or particles from a source that travels through space or other…

Q: In 1911, when Rutherford observed alpha particles being scattered at back angles from a…

A: In 1911, when Rutherford observed alpha particles being scattered at back angles from a gold foil,…

Q: a) Why are Alpha and Beta particles deflected in opposite directions in a magnetic field (Ref. fig.…

A: (a) The alpha and beta particles have opposite signs therefore they deflect in opposite direction…

Q: 10. A person with lymphoma receives a dose of 35 Gy in the form of y radiation during a course of…

A: The energy absorbed by the tissue is

Q: Which is a factor in determining the amount of radiation exposure a person takes from a source?

A: The human gets exposure to the radiation by the radiation emitted by the nuclear power generation…

Q: If a nucleus has a diameter of 8.0 fm, predict its mass in atomic mass units.

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Q: If approximately 1% of the electric energy ends up in the x-ray beam ( a typical value), what is the…

A: Given: Potential Difference,V=70kV=70×103VCurrent,I=10mA=10×10-3ATime,t=0.75s Electrical energy is…

Q: Describe some ways in which those working with radioactive sources and people in general can be…

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Q: Hey certain radioactive isotope has a half-life of 90 days. How long will it take for the radiation…

A: Given value--- half life time = 90 days. We have to find--- How long will it take for the…

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A: When an alpha particle that has a positive charge gets close to the gold nucleus which is also…