Column A
1.
An electron emitted by an unstable nucleus.:
An electron emitted by an unstable nucleus.
2.
A penetrating ray of energy emitted by an unstable nucleus.:
A penetrating ray of energy emitted by an unstable nucleus.
3.
A positively charged particle made up of two protons and two neutrons emitted by an unstable nucleus.:
A positively charged particle made up of two protons and two neutrons emitted by an unstable nucleus.
4.
A particle that is the same as the Helium nucleus.:
A particle that is the same as the Helium nucleus.
5.
A wave of energy with no mass and no charge.:
A wave of energy with no mass and no charge.
6.
A negativley charged particle created when a neutron decomposes.:
A negativley charged particle created when a neutron decomposes.
7.
A particle with a mass number of 4 and a +2 charge.:
A particle with a mass number of 4 and a +2 charge.
8.
A particle with a mass number of 0 and a -1 charge.:
A particle with a mass number of 0 and a -1 charge.
Match each description to the correct type of nuclear radiation.
Column B
a.Alpha particle
b.Beta particle
c.Gamma ray
1. b. Beta particle
2. c. Gamma ray
3. a. Alpha particle
4. a. Alpha particle
5. c. Gamma ray
6. b. Beta particle
7. a. Alpha particle
8. b. Beta particle
Matching the descriptions to the correct type of nuclear radiation:
1. b. Beta particle
2. c. Gamma ray
3. a. Alpha particle
4. a. Alpha particle
5. c. Gamma ray
6. b. Beta particle
7. a. Alpha particle
8. b. Beta particle
To match each description to the correct type of nuclear radiation, we will need to understand the characteristics of each type of radiation.
1. An electron emitted by an unstable nucleus: This is a beta particle. It is a high-energy electron or positron emitted during the radioactive decay of a nucleus.
2. A penetrating ray of energy emitted by an unstable nucleus: This is a gamma ray. It is a high-energy electromagnetic wave emitted during the radioactive decay of a nucleus.
3. A positively charged particle made up of two protons and two neutrons emitted by an unstable nucleus: This is an alpha particle. It consists of two protons and two neutrons, which is equivalent to the nucleus of a helium atom.
4. A particle that is the same as the Helium nucleus: This is also an alpha particle. It has the same composition as the nucleus of a helium atom.
5. A wave of energy with no mass and no charge: This is a gamma ray. It is a type of electromagnetic radiation that has no mass or charge.
6. A negatively charged particle created when a neutron decomposes: This is a beta particle. It is a high-energy electron or positron emitted during the radioactive decay of a neutron.
7. A particle with a mass number of 4 and a +2 charge: This is an alpha particle. It has a mass number of 4, meaning it consists of four atomic mass units, and a charge of +2.
8. A particle with a mass number of 0 and a -1 charge: This is a beta particle. It has a mass of approximately 1/1836 atomic mass units and a negative charge of -1.
Based on the above explanations, the matches are as follows:
1. An electron emitted by an unstable nucleus: b. Beta particle
2. A penetrating ray of energy emitted by an unstable nucleus: c. Gamma ray
3. A positively charged particle made up of two protons and two neutrons emitted by an unstable nucleus: a. Alpha particle
4. A particle that is the same as the Helium nucleus: a. Alpha particle
5. A wave of energy with no mass and no charge: c. Gamma ray
6. A negatively charged particle created when a neutron decomposes: b. Beta particle
7. A particle with a mass number of 4 and a +2 charge: a. Alpha particle
8. A particle with a mass number of 0 and a -1 charge: b. Beta particle