What are matter rays?

All charged matter rays have a charge exactly equal to that of the negative or positive electron or to some integral multiple of that charge. The neutron also is a matter ray. It is emitted in certain radioactive-decay processes and in fission, the process in which a nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei.

What are rays made of?

We know today that galactic cosmic rays are atom fragments such as protons (positively charged particles), electrons (negatively charged particles) and atomic nuclei. While we know now they can be created in supernovas, there may be other sources available for cosmic ray creation.

Is radiation a solid liquid or gas?

Particle radiation is a state of matter that is neither solid, liquid nor gas. States of matter depend on the energy, mostly rotational, of the whole molecule.

What type of matter makes light?

Light is a form of energy, not matter. Matter is made up of atoms. Light is actually electromagnetic radiation. Moving electric charge or moving electrons (electric current) cause a magnetic field, and a changing magnetic field creates an electric current or electric field.

Why is C 14 unstable?

Because carbon-14 has six protons, it is still carbon, but the two extra neutrons make the nucleus unstable. In order to reach a more stable state, carbon-14 releases a negatively charged particle from its nucleus that turns one of the neutrons into a proton.

What are the 5 types of radiation?

Radiation

• electromagnetic radiation, such as radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma radiation (γ)
• particle radiation, such as alpha radiation (α), beta radiation (β), proton radiation and neutron radiation (particles of non-zero rest energy)

What is the difference between matter and radiation?

radiation – radiation – The structure and properties of matter: Matter in bulk comprises particles that, compared to radiation, may be said to be at rest, but the motion of the molecules that compose matter, which is attributable to its temperature, is equivalent to travel at the rate of hundreds of metres per second.

What is the energy of X ray radiation?

These rays are like sunlight, except they have more energy. Unlike the other kinds of radiation, there is no mass or charge. The amount of energy can range from very low, like in dental x-rays, to the very high levels seen in irradiators used to sterilize medical equipment.

What is the structure and properties of matter?

The structure and properties of matter. Matter in bulk comprises particles that, compared to radiation, may be said to be at rest, but the motion of the molecules that compose matter, which is attributable to its temperature, is equivalent to travel at the rate of hundreds of metres per second.

What are the properties of X-rays?

Properties of X-Rays The X-Rays properties are given below: They have a shorter wavelength of the electromagnetic spectrum. Requires high voltage to produce X-Rays.