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An alpha particle is essentially a | An alpha particle is essentially a [[helium|helium]] [[nucleus|nucleus]]; two [[protons|protons]] and two [[neutrons|neutrons]] held together by [[strong nuclear force|strong nuclear forces]]. Alpha particles are emitted when large unstable nuclei undergo [[alpha decay|alpha decay]] to become smaller and more stable. Alpha radiation is highly ionising, although the [[radiation|radiation]] can not pass through the barrier of skin, so inhalation or consumption of the [[radioactive|radioactive]] source are the main causes of harm from [[alpha particle emission|alpha particle emission]]<ref name="[1]">Breithaupt J. AQA physics A A2: student’s book. UK: Nelson Thornes. 2008.</ref>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:55, 3 December 2016
An alpha particle is essentially a helium nucleus; two protons and two neutrons held together by strong nuclear forces. Alpha particles are emitted when large unstable nuclei undergo alpha decay to become smaller and more stable. Alpha radiation is highly ionising, although the radiation can not pass through the barrier of skin, so inhalation or consumption of the radioactive source are the main causes of harm from alpha particle emission[1].
References
- ↑ Breithaupt J. AQA physics A A2: student’s book. UK: Nelson Thornes. 2008.