Which is the correct ascending order for radioactive particles with regard to their ability to ionize air?

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chmvijay · Answer

heaver radioactive particle will ionize air less compared to the lighter radioactive particles :)
mean heavier the radioactive particle the lesser they ionize the air :)

anonymous · Answer

Does that mean the order is Alpha, Beta, then Gamma?

chmvijay · Answer

bingoooooooo:)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much for your help!

chmvijay · Answer

ur welcome

anonymous · Answer

I was wondering if you could help me with something else?

chmvijay · Answer

yes plz go ahead

anonymous · Answer

would you happen to know why gamma, beta and alpha radiation are similar?

chmvijay · Answer

what do u mean buy similar
?

anonymous · Answer

the question is :
Gamma, beta and alpha radiation are all alike because...?

anonymous · Answer

Is it because they are emitted from the nucleus of the atom? because that's the answer i put in not too long ago.

chmvijay · Answer

yup thats right

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much for your help! I feel kinda bad for asking questions like this all the time. Chemistry just doesn't stick to me! Would you have time to answer one more question i have?

chmvijay · Answer

yes plz go ahead and no need to feel bad :)but i appreciate ur doing hardwork to get all stuff :)

anonymous · Answer

The question is:

When a gamma ray is emitted from the nucleus of an atom:	
it reduces the overall energy of the nucleus
it increases the overall energy of the nucleus
it causes a charge imbalance in the nucleus
it causes changes in the electronic structure outside of the nucleus

chmvijay · Answer

what u think ?

anonymous · Answer

It could be that it increases the overall energy of the nucleus

anonymous · Answer

im not sure about the 3rd or the 4th option though...

chmvijay · Answer

gamma radiation is emitted only if alpha or beta rays are emitted in the nuclear reaction the gamm radiation is followed by alpfa and beta , other wise it wont be emitted singly....actually the answer is it wont decrease or increase in mass of nucleus  :) i guess its first one

anonymous · Answer

Ohh I see that does make sense! Thank you very much I hope I can finish these last questions on my own. I hope you have a good day!

chmvijay · Answer

thanks you to have a good day