Atoms
This is the smallest unit possible that keeps the basic properties of an element.
What is an atom?
The term for when radiation is being carried around on a material or organism.
What is contamination?
This is the short hand version of the term for dosages of radiation.
What is mrems?
These make up the nucleus (Positive charge).
What is a proton?
The term for when you come into contact with radiation.
What is exposure?
The process of giving an atom an electric charge.
What is ionization?
These make up the nucleus (No charge).
What is a neutron?
The type of radiation with the power to remove electrons.
What is ionizing radiation?
This is the term for an atom with a DIFFERENT number of neutrons in the nucleus, as well as a different atomic mass than the usual variation.
What is an isotope?
These are found orbiting the nucleus (Negative charge).
What is an electron?
The ALARA principle stands for this:
What is As Low As Reasonably Achievable?
The most piercing of radiation.
What are gamma rays?
These build up protons, neutrons, and electrons.
What is a quark?
This acronym is for radioactive materials that are naturally occurring.
What is NORM?
A fundamental substance that can't be broken down into other material by chemical means.
What is an element?