Ionisation (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What happens during ionisation?
What happens during ionisation?
Radiation knocks electrons off atoms
Why is ionising radiation dangerous to living cells?
Why is ionising radiation dangerous to living cells?
It can damage DNA
What can DNA damage from ionising radiation lead to?
What can DNA damage from ionising radiation lead to?
Mutations or cancer
Why is alpha radiation highly ionising?
Why is alpha radiation highly ionising?
It collides with many atoms
What can stop alpha radiation?
What can stop alpha radiation?
Paper or skin
How do beta particles compare to alpha particles?
How do beta particles compare to alpha particles?
Smaller and faster
What material stops beta radiation?
What material stops beta radiation?
Thin aluminium
Why is beta radiation less ionising than alpha?
Why is beta radiation less ionising than alpha?
It collides with fewer atoms
What type of radiation is gamma?
What type of radiation is gamma?
Electromagnetic waves
What is needed to stop gamma radiation?
What is needed to stop gamma radiation?
Thick lead or concrete
Which type of radiation is the least ionising?
Which type of radiation is the least ionising?
Gamma
Which radiation is most penetrating?
Which radiation is most penetrating?
Gamma