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Chapter 9 Nuclear Radiation

9.1
Natural Radioactivity

1
Radioactive Isotopes

A radioactive isotope
• has an unstable nucleus.
• emits radiation to become more stable.
• can be one or more of the isotopes of an element

2
Nuclear Radiation

Nuclear radiation
• is the radiation emitted by an unstable atom.
• takes the form of alpha particles, neutrons, beta
particles, positrons, or gamma rays.

3
Types of Radiation

Alpha () particle is two protons and two neutrons

Beta () particle is a high-energy electron 0


e
-1

Positron (+) is a positive electron 0e


+1

Gamma ray is high-energy released from a nucleus 

4
Radiation Protection

Radiation protection requires


• paper and clothing for alpha particles.
• a lab coat or gloves for beta particles.
• a lead shield or a thick concrete wall for
gamma rays.
• limiting the amount of time spent near
a radioactive source .
• increasing the distance from the source.

5
Shielding for Radiation Protection

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