12 Questions
What is the charge of an electron?
Negative
Which particles form the nucleus of an atom?
Protons and neutrons
What is the mass relationship between protons and electrons?
Protons are heavier than electrons
Which type of radiation does not have mass?
Photon radiation
What is the term for the total number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus of an atom?
Mass number
Where do radio waves fall in the electromagnetic radiation spectrum?
They have the lowest frequency
What is a radionuclide?
An atom expressed as A Z X with radioactivity
What process occurs when high-energy radiation interacts with matter?
Ionization
How are gamma rays different from x-rays?
Gamma rays are emitted from the atomic nucleus
What is the main function of Bremsstrahlung x-rays?
To produce medical radiation in diagnostic x-ray units
Which type of radiation involves the interaction of electrons with the atomic nucleus?
Bremsstrahlung x-rays
What creates characteristic x-rays?
Removal of inner orbital electrons by incoming electrons
Test your knowledge on atomic particles and their properties such as charge and mass. Learn about the differences between protons, neutrons, and electrons, as well as their roles in forming the nucleus of an atom.
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