EBK CHEMISTRY FOR CHANGING TIMES
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.5CTE
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: We have to explain the claim that the exposure to radiation from americium present in a smoke detector is minimized when the detector is mounted at the highest point on the ceiling.
Concept introduction: Americium-241 is an alpha emitter present in most of the smoke detectors. The penetrating ability of alpha particles is very low and most of the alpha rays can be shielded well even by a thin piece of paper.
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