Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 17 - Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 636: 7

Answer

Alpha radiation is the weakest form of radiation that takes the form of a helium atom. It has the alpha symbol α.

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Alpha radiation is the weakest form of radiation that takes the form of a helium atom. It has the alpha symbol α.
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