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UNIT Aa - Nuclear Chemistry PDFZRT
UNIT Aa - Nuclear Chemistry PDFZRT
UNIT Aa - Nuclear Chemistry PDFZRT
Key Questions
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• Gamma (γ) – pure energy;
called a ray rather than a 0
0 γ
par2cle
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Characteristics of Radiation
Penetrating Ability
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Radiation
ì Atoms are not all stable.
ì WATCH:
ATer 3.6 days > 25 grams
ATer 7.2 days > 12.5 grams
ATer 10.8 days > 6.25 grams
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