Question

in your textbook, read about types of radiation. use the diagram to answer the questions. 5. which plate do the beta particles bend toward? explain. 6. explain why the gamma rays do not bend. 7. explain why the path of the beta particles bends more than the path of the alpha particles. complete the following table of the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. radiation type composition symbol mass (amu) charge 8. alpha 9. 1/1840 10. high - energy electromagnetic radiation chemistry: matter and change • chapter 4 study guide for content mastery 24

Explanation:

1. Alpha radiation is composed of helium - 4 nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons). Its symbol is $\alpha$, mass is 4 amu, and charge is +2.
2. Beta radiation is composed of high - speed electrons or positrons. Its symbol is $\beta$, mass is approximately $\frac{1}{1840}$ amu, and charge is - 1 (for electrons).
3. Gamma radiation is high - energy electromagnetic radiation. Its symbol is $\gamma$, mass is 0 amu, and charge is 0.

Answer:

1. Composition: Helium - 4 nuclei; Symbol: $\alpha$; Mass (amu): 4; Charge: +2
2. Radiation Type: Beta; Composition: High - speed electrons or positrons; Symbol: $\beta$; Charge: - 1
3. Radiation Type: Gamma; Symbol: $\gamma$; Mass (amu): 0; Charge: 0