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Why does an unstable nucleus give out nuclear radiation?
A
It is relatively large, heavy and carries a 2+ charge, so it interacts strongly.
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It releases energy to become more stable.
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An alpha particle is the same as a helium nucleus.
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Gamma radiation has no mass or charge, making it the least ionising.
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4.2.1 Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation Flashcards
23 flashcards on AQA GCSE Physics 4.2.1 Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.