emission of alpha, beta, and gamma

Author: jas0913

Date: November 18, 2009

by jas0913
11-18-09
I have some information on 3 types of emissions that are interesting. Would you like me to share?
Sure. But I already know your going to talk about alpha. beta and gamma emissions. I'm to smart.
Indeed i am. Alpha particles are helium nuclei and have a charge 2+. Alpha emission is restricted to heavy nuclei. Both the number of protons and neutrons must reduce to increase stability.
Okay.Thats not so interesting. What about beta and gamma emissions?
The neutron-proton ratio is too large so to decrease the number of neutrons. the neutron is converted to a proton and an electron.
Boring! Well iI know gamma emission deals with high energy electromagnetic waves.Gamma rays are produced when nuclear particles have energy level changes.