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: the temperature is 300 K, the half-life of X is 21 days. If the temperature is increased to 600  K,…

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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: 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: How can an electron be ejected from a nucleus in beta decay if it wasn't in the nucleus to begin…

A: since protons are positive and electrons are negative so, when they form neutron ,the charge is…

Q: 3. What is the involvement of neutrons in radiation therapy practices involving x-ray generators?

A: Radiation therapy using neutrons is incredibly successful. Long-term experience with cancer…

Q: Which of the following is the nature of Beta particles? A) Protons B High energy electromagnetic…

A: Beta particles are small, fast moving particles with a negative charge that are emitted from an atom…

Q: A radiation oncologist treats cancer with two species of radioactive nuclei, X and Y. The initial…

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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: 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: Another friend, fretful about living near a fission power plant, wishes to get away from radiation…

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Q: Why would you expect alpha particles, with their greater charge, to be less able to penetrate into…

A: Given"  alpha and beta particle

Q: Explain the types of radiation—alpha emission, beta emission, and gamma emission.

A: Alpha radiation emission is a process in which alpha particles are emitted by nucleus. In other…

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: In the context of the ionizing and penetrating power of radiation, _____ can pass completely through…

A: Gamma rays has high energy and penetration power .

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: 49 – 50. The alpha decay of 4Bi will yield to 20Ti + He it follows that beta decay would 210 83…

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Q: How many calendar years (= exactly 365 days) can a 5.75 W LED lamp light up with 0.853 kg deuterium…

A: Given The amount of deuterium m = 0.853 kg Energy from one deuterium E = 0.823 MeV Power of the LED…

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: Which following technique is related to internal therapy? A. All answers are true B. No answer is…

A: Internal therapy involves the interaction of a high dose of radiation with the tumor and helps in…

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…

Q: Question 6 a) Explain the general advantages in the use of radiopharmaceuticals for treatment as…

A: Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive substances that are administered to patients for medical…

Q: use the properties of beta and gamma radiation to explain why these two types of radiation have…

A: There are three types of radiation which are emitted by radioactive substances: alpha (α), beta (β)…

Q: A person faces the possibility of receiving the following absorbed doses of radiation: 30 rad of X…

A: The equivalent absorption dose of radiation in rem for the x-ray be: The equivalent absorption dose…

Q: An element of atomic number 83 in a relatively higher energy state decays radioactively to an…

A: Alpha emission: An atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle and the mass number is reduced by four and…