Question

Examine the equation.

234 Th
230 Ra + He
What kind of barrier would you need to block the radioactive particles from this reaction?
a sheet of aluminum foil
a piece of paper
a solid concrete block
a two-inch block of lead

Answer 1

piece o paper

Step-by-step explanation:

²³⁴Th → ²³⁰Ra + ⁴He

Properties of alpha radiation:

Alpha radiations are emitted as a result of radioactive decay. The atom emit the alpha particles consist of two proton and two neutrons. Which is also called helium nuclei. When atom undergoes the alpha emission the original atom convert into the atom having mass number 4 less than and atomic number 2 less than the starting atom.

Alpha radiations can travel in a short distance.

These radiations can not penetrate into the skin or clothes.

These radiations can be harmful for the human if these are inhaled.

These radiations can be stopped by a piece of paper.