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Chapter 21: Problem 11

Give the symbol for \((\mathbf{a})\) a neutron, \((\mathbf{b})\) an alpha particle, \((\mathbf{c})\) gamma radiation.

Short Answer

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The symbols for the given types of radiation are: \(\mathbf{a)}\) Neutron: \(n^0\) or \(n\) \(\mathbf{b)}\) Alpha particle: \(\alpha\) or \(^4_2He\) \(\mathbf{c)}\) Gamma radiation: \(\gamma\)

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Neutron Symbol

A neutron is a subatomic particle with no electric charge, found in the nucleus of an atom. Its symbol is represented by (\(n\)) or (\(n^0\)).
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Alpha Particle Symbol

An alpha particle is a type of ionizing radiation that consists of two protons and two neutrons, and is essentially a helium nucleus. Its symbol is represented by (\(\alpha\)) or (\(^4_2He\)).
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Gamma Radiation Symbol

Gamma radiation is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted during a radioactive decay process. Its symbol is represented by (\(\gamma\)). Therefore, we have the following symbols for the given parts: \(\mathbf{a)}\) Neutron: \(n^0\) or \(n\) \(\mathbf{b)}\) Alpha particle: \(\alpha\) or \(^4_2He\) \(\mathbf{c)}\) Gamma radiation: \(\gamma\)

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