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Chapter 18: Problem 65

Identify which of the four common types of nuclear radiation (beta, neutron, alpha, or gamma) correspond to the following descriptions: \begin{equation}\begin{array}{l}{\text { a. an electron }} \\ {\text { b. uncharged particle }} \\ {\text { c. can be stopped by a piece of paper }} \\\ {\text { d. high-energy light }}\end{array}\end{equation}

Short Answer

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The correct identifications are: a. Beta , b. Neutron , c. Alpha , d. Gamma

Step by step solution

01

Identify the type of radiation for an electron

A beta particle is essentially a high-speed electron. So, option 'a' refers to beta radiation.
02

Identify the type of radiation for an uncharged particle

A neutron particle is uncharged. So, option 'b' refers to neutron radiation.
03

Identify the type of radiation that can be stopped by a piece of paper

Alpha particles, though they are quite large and positively charged, can be stopped by a thin sheet of paper. So, option 'c' refers to alpha radiation.
04

Identify the type of radiation for high-energy light

Gamma rays, being pure energy, are analogous to light but with much higher energy. So, option 'd' refers to gamma radiation.

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