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Gamma Rays
Notation
Table O
Symbols Used in Nuclear Chemistry
Name
alpha particle
beta particle
Symbol
42He or 42α α
0 e –1
or 0 β β– –1
1n 0
gamma radiation
0γ
γ
n proton H or p p
neutron
• Notation: 0 γ
11 +1 +1
• There is no mass and no cha1rge. 1
I knew most of this info from my good friend
Reffy (Table O – p. 7).
•poSsyitmrobnol:γ 0e or 0β
β+
• Does not undergo tranTsambulteatPion (where the element
• Has a very strong penetrating power
Organic Prefixes
changes into a different element) • Gives off energy and light
Prefix Number of Carbon Atoms
meth- 1 eth- 2 prop- 3 but- 4 pent- 5 hex- 6
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