Step-by-step explanation:
Radiation is defined as an electromagnetic energy which travels in space in the form of waves or particles.
An alpha particles is basically a helium nucleus and it contains 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
Symbol of an alpha particle is
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A beta particle is a particle with a negatively charged electron. Symbol of a beta particle is
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A gamma particle is basically a photon of electromagnetic radiation with a short wavelength.
Symbol of a gamma particle is
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Therefore, we can conclude that the definition of radiation and the different types of radioactive emissions are as follows.
- Radiation is the process of emitting radiant energy in the form of waves or particles.
- Alpha particle is two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a helium nucleus.
- Beta particle is a negatively charged electron emitted by the nucleus.
- Gamma ray is the radioactive decay of an atom that releases a photon, which results from a redistribution of electric charge within a nucleus.