5.2.2 — The three types of nuclear emission

Core

• 5.2.2.1 — Describe emission of nuclear radiation as spontaneous and random in direction
• 5.2.2.2 — Identify alpha, beta, and gamma emissions by recalling their nature, ionising effect, and penetrating ability (β taken as β−)

Supplement

• 5.2.2.3 — Describe deflection of α, β, and γ radiation in electric and magnetic fields
• 5.2.2.4 — Explain relative ionising effects in terms of kinetic energy and charge