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Nuclear radiation Categorise

Target Level

4-5

Running Total

Attempt

1 of 3

Click on an item, then click on a category to place it. Or, drag and drop the item into the correct category. Organise all items before clicking 'Check'.

Which type of radiation do each of the following statements apply to?

Alpha

Beta

Gamma

Neutron

Two protons and two neutrons

A component of the nucleus

Can only be stopped by thick lead or concrete

The most ionising type of radiation

Range of a few m in air

The heaviest type of radiation

Least likely to ionise an atom

Absorbed by a few metres of water

Can be stopped by a sheet of paper

Range of a few cm in air

An electron

High energy electromagnetic radiation

Very long range

Travels through paper but not aluminium foil

This is your 1^st attempt! You get 5 marks for each one you get right first time. Good luck!

Pass Mark

70%