Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach
Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach
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ISBN: 9781305545014
Author: CRACOLICE
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 20, Problem 9E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The explanation corresponding to the term Geiger counter is to be stated. The working of Geiger counter is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Emission is defined as the release of energy or gas into the environment. During emission, the transfer of energy from one radioactive substance to the other takes place. The electron gets excited from ground state to the excited state when small amount of energy is transferred and emits electromagnetic energy when it comes back.

The ionizing radiation takes place when large amount of energy is transferred to remove electron.

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