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Launch:10/5 Grab a your binder and immediately take a seat
Read “Effects of Radiation” handout
Make a list of at least 5 different effects radiation has on the human body
Unit #3: Nuclear Processes
What are the 3 types of radioactive decay?
Mr. Heffner 10/5/09
What is radioactive decay? Radioactive decay is…
when unstable isotopes transform into more stable isotopes by emitting particles from the nucleus.
shooting out atoms with an neutron inbalance
What is radioactive decay? There are three types of decay (a.k.a. radiation)
1. Alpha (α) decay
2. Beta (β) decay
3. Gamma (γ) decay
What is an alpha (α) particle?
Symbol:
Description: Basically, a Helium nucleus
2 protons, 2 neutrons Atomic mass = 4 amu
Penetration: Low, can’t even get through a sheet of paper
He 4 2
What is a beta (β) particle? Symbol:
Description: Basically, an electron
Neutron converts to a proton
Penetration: Medium, can’t get through a sheet of metal
e 0 -1
What is a gamma (γ) particle?
Symbol:
Description: Basically, a high energy ray
a.k.a. X-rays
Penetration: High, only stopped by thick wall of lead Very dangerous: can penetrate skin DNA mutation
Three-eyed fish
γ 0 0
Foldable Make your foldable (9 min)
Radioactive decay α particle (symbol, penetration)
β particle (symbol,penetration) γ particle (symbol, penetration) Half-life
Unstable isotopes Strong force
Electrostatic repulsion
Foldable Review foldable by yourself (4 min)
MEMORIZE THE SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS!
Quiz your partner (4 min)
Practice Questions 1. What happens during radioactive decay?
2. Why does radioactive decay occur?
3. What are the 3 types of decay?
4. Draw the symbol for a(n) 1. α particle
2. β particle
3. γ particle
5. Which of the particles can penetrate a piece of paper? A thin sheet of metal?
Exit Slip 1. When an unstable atom undergoes nuclear decay
a. it continues to absorb energy until stability is reached
b. it always changes the identity of the atom
c. it becomes a highly reactive isotope that forms chemical bonds with other atoms
d. it emits α, β, and γ particles to become more stable
2. Which of the following is the correct symbol for a β particle?
a. 42He
b. 01e
c. 0-1e
d. 24He
Exit Slip 3. An α-particle consists of
a. 2 protons, 2 neutrons, and has an atomic mass of 4 amu
b. a hydrogen-4 nucleus c. 4 electrons and 2 protons d. only electrons
4. Gamma (γ) rays are a. high-energy particles that can penetrate skin and
and mutate DNA b. less energetic than α or β particles
c. responsible for changing an atom into a different element
d. not emitted during radioactive decay
Exit Slip 5. A 2-cm thick piece of cardboard placed over a
radiation source would be most effective in protecting against which type of radiation?
a. alpha
b. beta c. gamma
d. X-ray
Homework Pg. 657 #1
Pg. 669 #6, 10