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(N/A) Radioactive elements emit three types of rays: $\alpha$,$\beta$,and $\gamma$. Their characteristics are summarized below:						Property			$\alph

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(N/A) Radioactive elements emit three types of rays: $\alpha$,$\beta$,and $\gamma$. Their characteristics are summarized below:

Property	$\alpha$-rays	$\beta$-rays	$\gamma$-rays
Nature	Helium nuclei $(He^{2+})$	High-speed electrons $(e^-)$	Electromagnetic radiation
Charge	$+2$	$-1$	$0$ (Neutral)
Mass	$4 \ amu$	Negligible $(1/1837 \ amu)$	$0$
Penetrating Power	Least	$100$ times more than $\alpha$	$1000$ times more than $\alpha$

Describe the rays emitted by radioactive elements.

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