The most penetrating, highest energy, type of radioactive decay is the?

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The most penetrating, highest energy, type of radioactive decay is the?

2007-01-28 12:58:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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gamma is most penetrating and has highest energy. It is a form of electromagnetic radiation. Alpha is least penetrating and is made of a He nucleus (2 protons and 2 neutrons). Beta is medium penetration and consists of high-speed electrons.

2007-01-28 13:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

gamma ray

2007-01-28 21:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

gamma

2007-01-28 21:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋