5) a) An alpha particle consists of 4 nucleons. Two of these are protons and two are neutrons. An alpha particle carries a charge of +2 (due to the particles having 2 protons).
b) A beta minus particle is a fast moving electron that's emitted from the nucleus. It's created when neutrons in the nucleus decays to form a proton & the beta particle.
c) A 3rd type of ionising radiation has no mass. It's called gamma radiation (gamma rays / X - rays). This type of radiation is a type of wave with a very short / low wavelength. (shortest wavelength among others)
d) Gamma radiation is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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