1. Alpha, beta gamma card quiz
Which has or have or which ....?
1. The greatest mass ?alpha
2. The same name as a greek letter ? all of them
3. Travels at the speed of light ? gamma
4. Made up of neutrons and protons ? alpha
5. Is stopped by paper ? alpha
6. Is the same as a helium nucleus ? alpha
7. Has negative charge ? beta
8. Deflected or change direction in a magnetic field ?
alpha + beta
9. No mass ? gamma
10. The most ionizing ? alpha
11. Stopped by aluminium? Beta ( and alpha)
12. No charge ? gamma
13. Emitted from the nucleus of a decaying atom ? All
14. The largest charge ? alpha
15. The same as an electron ? beta ( though the same as an
electron, it is produced in the nucleus – not one of the
orbiting electrons )
16. Stopped by lead ? gamma
To be used once applications have been covered
17. Used in smoke alarms ? alpha
18. Used to measure the thickness of materials such as
paper ? beta
19. Used to sterilise surgical instruments ? gamma
20. Used to investigate human organs for blockages /
disease? gamma