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Alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation compared
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For: AQA GCSE 8463, Edexcel GCSE 1PH0, OCR GCSE J249
On the specification
| Board | Spec | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE 8463 | 4.4.2.1 | Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.10 | Recall that alpha, β– (beta minus), β+ (positron), gamma rays and neutron radiation are emitted from unstable nuclei in a random process |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.11 | Recall that alpha, β– (beta minus), β+ (positron) and gamma rays are ionising radiations |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.15 | Recall that an alpha particle is equivalent to a helium nucleus, a beta particle is an electron emitted from the nucleus and a gamma ray is electromagnetic radiation |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.16 | Compare alpha, beta and gamma radiations in terms of their abilities to penetrate and ionise |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P6.1d | Recall that some nuclei are unstable and may emit alpha particles, beta particles, or neutrons, and electromagnetic radiation as gamma rays |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P6.1l | Recall the differences in the penetration properties of alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays |
For teachers
This GCSE Physics lesson teaches alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation compared. It suits Foundation and Higher tier students.