About this document
Atoms and Nuclei: Basics of Radiation by Nick Randazzo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses atoms, nuclei, and radiation. It explains that an atom consists of a nucleus with protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons. Different isotopes of elements have different numbers of protons and neutrons. Radiation occurs when unstable nuclei decay. There are several types of ionizing radiation including alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and neutrons which can damage tissue by ionization. Nuclear reactions like fission can be harnessed in nuclear reactors to produce energ
- Author
- Nick Randazzo
- Language
- EN