Understanding Atom Structure and Radiation for Physics Students

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The discussion revolves around a physics student, Maria, seeking help with questions about atom structure and radiation after missing a class. She requests assistance in describing the basic structure of an atom and the effects of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation on atomic composition. Respondents emphasize the importance of attempting the questions before asking for help and suggest that Maria should post her previous answers for feedback. However, Maria is unable to recall her answers and expresses frustration over not receiving assistance. The forum guidelines clearly state that help can only be provided if an attempt has been made.
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HI guys i hope you can help me...
unfortunately i was not in on this day in class and we got some question to answer...and I can not answer this question...i hope some of you can help me...
this are the question:

A) Describe, with the aid of diagrams where it would make your description clearer, the basic structure of an atom.

B) Describe what happens to atoms when they emit alpha (α), beta (ß+ and ß-), and gamma (y) radiation. You will need to say what each type of radiation cosists of and consider the number of protons and neutrons in the atom before and after the emission of radiation. Also, describe the characteristics of each type of radiation.


I hope so much some of you can help me and can answer this terrible question...THANKS SO MUCH! BEST WISHES

MARIA DEWANA

:o)
 
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Please try to formulate answers to both question before asking for assistance. The basic structure of atoms is well known. What is the relationship of the atomic electrons and nucleus.

For the second question, please identify the characteristics of alpha (α), beta (ß+ and ß-), and gamma (y) radiation, and based on that, please identify what one thinks will happen when a nuclear emits such radiation.

One's textbook should be very clear on these questions.
 
Hi astronuc thanks for the quick answer first!

But the problem is i had already answered the question and my teacher said to me it was wrong... So I need someone they can answer me the above question to see my mistakes! Unfortunately I have not my answer with me... my answer have got my teacher... SO please if someone have the answer for this I am very gratful!
thanks

Maria
 
How about this, what say you post your current attempt and we'll tell you where your going wrong?
 
Hi Hootenanny the problem is I have not my answer with me! Mý answer have got my teacher and he said it was wrong...so i don't what was wrong...therefore I ask everyone for helppp...or someone can answer this question...then I can see after the holiday my mistakes...thanks...
 
DEWANA said:
Hi Hootenanny the problem is I have not my answer with me! Mý answer have got my teacher and he said it was wrong...so i don't what was wrong...therefore I ask everyone for helppp...or someone can answer this question...then I can see after the holiday my mistakes...thanks...
Surely you can remember your answer, or if not, you can attempt the question again?
 
Hi Hootenanny...sorry I can not remember the what I wrote...sorry...but I think no one is here to help me..:o(...

maria
 
DEWANA said:
Hi Hootenanny...sorry I can not remember the what I wrote...sorry...but I think no one is here to help me..:o(...

maria
Then why not attempt the question again? The Forum Guidelines prohibit us from providing Homework Help unless you show that you have attempted the question yourself.
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