Define the term atom smashers?

What is an alpha particle and how is it represented? Answer these same questions forbeta particles and gamma rays?

What does aufbau refer to using the German word aufbauen?

Which of the following materials can neutrons pass through? Concrete Lead ☐ Water Metal ☐ Paper

Answer the following questions about penetrating power and shielding abilit: (a) Put the following shields in order of best shield to worst shield, assume that they are all of the same thickness. What physical property did you use to determine this order? Aluminum, cardboard, copper, lead, plastic (b) Put the following radioactive particles in order of greatest penetrating power to lowest penetrating power. Why did you choose this order? Beta particle, gamma ray, neutron, alpha particle

Which of the following is true about nuclear power? O It is the cheapest source of energy. It produces harmful radiation. O It pollutes the atmosphere. O It uses fossil fuels.