Positron decay - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Radon Exam Radiation - correct answer energy emitted from a particle Radioactivity - correct answer emission of energy being created from the nucleus. Radons Half-life - correct answer 3.8 days Ionization - correct answer -radiation produces ions as it goes through matter -electron knocked off yields negatively charged particle -positively charged ion left over Three types of radiation - correct answer alpha, beta, gamma Gamma - correct answer energy being emitted form the nucl...

What is the symbol for a proton? P can also be replaced with an H What is the symbol for a neutron? What is the symbol for an electron? e can also be replaced with a β What is the symbol for a positron? e can also be replaced with a β What is the symbol for an α particle? He can also be replaced with an α What is the symbol for a gamma particle? What is the charge on an alpha ray? 2+ What is the charge on a beta ray? 1- What is the charge on a gamma ray? 0 W...

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What is "rest mass"? ANS - Particle has no kinetic energy What is the minimum energy for Pair Production to occur? ANS - 1.022 MeV Positron range is affected by... ANS - matter density, particle energy, particle mass Which isotope has the poorest image resolution? ANS - Rb-82 Which of the following (neutron, proton, electron, gamma) has the greatest rest energy? ANS - Neutron Who discovered and named the positron? ANS - Carl Anderson In the...

Radon Exam Question and answers correctly solved 2023/2024 Radiation - correct answer energy emitted from a particle Radioactivity - correct answer emission of energy being created from the nucleus. Radons Half-life - correct answer 3.8 days Ionization - correct answer -radiation produces ions as it goes through matter -electron knocked off yields negatively charged particle -positively charged ion left over Three types of radiation - correct answer alpha, beta, gamma Gamma - co...

The radionuclides emitting b particles should be stored in containers of low Z material to prevent: - Answer-Bremsstrahlung radiation (aka breaking radiation) One of two or more different nuclides having the same mass number is called: - Answer-isobar Compton scatter from the patient overlaps into the energy levels located: - Answer-at low energy side of the energy window The product of the physical half-life and the decay constant is equal to: - Answer-0.693 An atom with an unstable...

Binding energy -ANSWER min amount of energy required to "free" and electron from an atom. Unstable vs stable -ANSWER stable-non radioactive unstable- radioactive Ionization -ANSWER removal of an ELECTRON from an atom Excitation -ANSWER electron absorbs enough energy to make it move to an UNOCCUPIED shell Strong nuclear force -ANSWER energy used to hold particles inside the nucleus Electromagnetic nuclear force -ANSWER energy used to have atoms interact with other molecules W...

ALPHA PARTICLE - nucleus of a helium atom, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, having a positive charge of 2. ANNIHILATION - total transformation of matter into energy; occurs after the anti-matter positron collides with an electron. ATOM - smallest division of an element that exhibits all the properties and characteristic of the element. BECQUEREL (Bq) - unit of activity in the International System. 1 Bq = 1 dps BETA PARTICLE - electron whose point of origin is th...

NRRPT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED (100% VERIFIED A+) A geiger counter has enough voltage to cause? - Answer Secondary electrons with a long range avalanche What type of decay "competes" with positron decay? - Answer Electron capture A gas-filled detector is collecting 100% of the ion pairs produced. It is said to be operating in what region? - Answer Ionization Which laser wavelength is considered a retina hazard for safety purposes? - Answer 400 to 1400 nm To achieve sec...

1. In your own words, describe what is occurring during the process of electron beta decay, explaining what is ejected from the unstable nucleus and focusing subatomic changes. (2 points for clear and accurate description). 2. Write balanced chemical reactions for the following: (1 point each, 4 points total) a. Cobolt-60 undergoes beta decay b. Americium-241 undergoes alpha decay c. Copper-60 undergoes positron emission d. Gallium-66 undergoes electron capture 3. Strontium-89 is an is...