Use evidence from the left side to answer the question “Which of these types of radiation might be most harmful to humans?

Q: A radioactive particle that consists of two protons and two neutrons:   alpha particle   beta…

A: Nuclear decay When a nucleus of an atom is unstable it gives out energy in the form of radiation…

Q: What do we mean when we say a source is highly radioactive?

A: Radiation from the radioactive substances can be of many types ; alpha radiation, beta radiation and…

Q: The carbon from the heartwood of a giant sequoia tree gives 11 ?614 counts per minute per gram of…

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Q: Explain why different kinds of radiation affect biological tissues differently, even though the…

A: Different types of radiation affect the human tissues differently.

Q: Nuclear power stations produce dangerous radioactive waste which must be stored safely for thousands…

A: According to bartleby guidelines we're supposed to answer only first question among these So please…

Q: What radionuclide technique can be used to estimate the age of geological events up to a few billion…

A: Geological events can be defined as the events which are related to the rocks, formation of rocks,…

Q: We use nuclear reactors for making   radioactivity   electricity   nuclear weapons…

A: Nuclear reactors are used for

Q: Illustrate and summarize the three types of ionizing radiation in terms of its characteristics.

A: Ionization radiations are of three types:   They are (1) Alpha particles                (2) Beta…

Q: Alpha capable of shallow, sunburn-like, skin damage lowest penetrating power travels at 9/10 the…

A: for Alpha 1.Travels at a 110 the speed  of light. 2.Lowest penetrating power. 3.causes most internal…

Q: Early workers mistakenly thought neutron beams were g radiation. Why? What evidence led to the…

A: The given statement is, Early workers mistakenly thought neutron beams were g radiation.

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Q: 1. What was the effect of the type of shielding on alpha particles? What kinds of materials would…

A: “Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: How does Hydrogen's atomic size and ionization energy level affect it's chemical properties?…

A: Hydrogen is non-metal and it makes the hydride anions so, due to this reason sometimes it also…

Q: Type of radiation: Your explanation Here is the image: Proton Neutron Ba 137 Ba

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Q: Using the diagrams below, label the nuclear process as alpha, beta, or gamma radiation. Explain how…

A: The given reaction is : P82214b→B83214i + e-10

Q: What are the benefits of using radiation as a medical tool? List three benefits What are the risks…

A: “Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve first three sub-parts for…

Q: Give a piece of evidence to prove that the radiation cannot be atomic.

A: French chemist Becquerel accidentally discovered phenomena of nuclear radioactivity i.e the process…

Q: If the intensity of radiation from a radioactive sources is 6.1 units at a distance of 6.3 m, how…

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Q: Radiation is utilized to reduce or eliminate microorganisms and insects from food. What are the…

A: Food irradiation is a technology that uses ionizing radiation on food in order to improve the safety…

Q: pile of radioactive material with a half-life of 10 years needs to sit until 0.0039 of the original…

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

A: Introduction- Radiation protection or radiological protection is defined as the protection of people…

Q: Define the term scintillation counter?

A: The term scintillation counter has to explain,

Q: Characterize alpha, beta, and gamma radiation in terms of mass and charge.

A: Radioactive elements consist unstable nuclei which on striking with an electromagnetic radiation…

Q: You buy a thin suit made of lead to protect yourself from radiation if we have a nuclear war. Your…

A: The penetrating power is the energy required to eject the radiation particles from an atom. When the…

Q: What medical imaging techniques do not use radioactivity?

A: Given information,   Medical imaging techniques that do not use radioactivity

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Q: What radioisotope could be a problem in homes built of cinder blocks made from uranium mine…

A: Uranium mine tailing is a waste from the Uranium mill that is used for preparing cinder blocks.…

Q: Type of radiation: C. Explanation: Proton e Neutron 214Pb 82 214

A: when the ratio of neutrons to protons in the nucleus is too high. An excess neutron transforms into…

Q: How does ionizing radiation cause damage to cells of the body?

A: When ionizing radiation interacts with a cell, several things can happen: The radiation could pass…

Q: 1. In thinking of Harmful and Beneficial Effects of Radiation. It is CORRECT to affirm that: D)…

A: In thinking of Harmful and Beneficial Effects of Radiation.It is wrong to affirm that radioactive…

Q: minute (cpm) per minute (cpm) alpha, beta, and Source 1 Fiesta-ware plate 167 gamma Source 2 Instant…

A: The strength of the source of radiation is usually expressed as Counts per minute (cpm). cpm is a…

Q: What is particle X in the following nuclear fusion reaction: Hydrogen-1 and hydrogen-2 fuse to give…

A: Nuclear fusion is type of reaction that fuses lighter elements to form heavier ones. Nuclear fusion…

Q: You have a patient with cancer. What type of radiation treatment might destroy the tumor without…

A: Radiation therapy is a type of treatment that involves the use of ionising radiation. Radiation…

Q: Does the amount of radiation (cpm) change when shielding made from different materials is used?…

A: There are three types of radiation namely alpha, beta and gamma and the shielding effect is going to…

Q: Predict the type of radiation that should be emitted when oxygen-14 undergoes radioactive decay.…

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Q: 208Pb → ? + 204Hg

A: We can balance the above equation as follows:

Q: Rank the following in order of increasing penetrating ability: alpha particles, beta particles,…

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Q: In thinking of Harmful and Beneficial Effects of Radiation. It is CORRECT to affirm that: •…

A: In thinking of Harmful and Beneficial Effects of Radiation, correct statement is:

Q: Complete the nuclear equation for the alpha-decay of Th-232. Th-232 Complete the nuclear equation…

A: Complete the nuclear reaction such as alpha decay, beta decay and electron capture.

Q: Why are alpha rays much more dangerous when the source of radiation is located inside the body?

A: The alpha rays have two protons and two neutrons and resemble the nucleus of helium. They are…

Q: Which of the following types of radiation would be able to pass through concrete? Group of answer…

A: The penetration power of different radiations depends on their energy and range.

Q: Assuming the same thickness, which material would you expected to be the most effective shielding…

A: Nuclear chemistry is branch of chemistry in which we deal with nuclear fusion and fission reaction.