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radiation. *. ⋆, . - Coggle Diagram
radiation. *. ⋆
╰┈➤beta
also known as beta particles
produced by beta decay
releases electrons
small negatively charged
particle that orbits nucleus
╰┈➤ alpha
releases helium nuclei
produced by alpha decay
most ionising
also known as alpha particles
decay is random - can't be predicted
substances that decay radioactively; "
radioactive substances
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some nuclei are unstable but can become more stable by decaying
╰┈➤gamma
most dangerous
high energy electromagnetic wave
produced by gamma decay
higher frequency than x rays
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