Question

explain about alpha, beta, and gamma particles ?

Answer 1

Alpha particles are released by high mass, proton rich unstable nuclei. The alpha particle is a helium nucleus; it consists of two protons and two neutrons. It contains no electrons to balance the two positively charged protons. Alpha particles are therefore positively charged particles moving at high speeds.

Beta particles are emitted by neutron rich unstable nuclei. Beta particles are high energy electrons. These electrons are not electrons from the electron shells around the nucleus, but are generated when a neutron in the nucleus splits to form a proton and an accompanying electron. Beta particles are negatively charged.

Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves of very short wavelength and high frequency. Gamma rays are emitted by most radioactive sources along with alpha or beta particles. After alpha or beta emission the remaining nucleus may still be in an excited energy state. By releasing a gamma photon it reduces to a lower energy state. Gamma rays have no electrical charge associated with them.

Answer 2

Alpha beta and gamma particles are radioactive particles Alpha particles have the lowest penetrating power it can penetrate 31 centimetre aluminium beta has more power than Alpha particles and the most powerful and dangerous radiation is of Gamma radiations it is very strong it can penetrate at least 28 CM of Sikkim road which is really very dangerous very less used in industries