Instructions: Identify the Terms and Briefly State Their Historical Significance

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Essay

Instructions: Identify the terms and briefly state their historical significance.
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Definitions:

Alpha Particles

A type of ionizing radiation consisting of two protons and two neutrons; they are a common form of particles emitted by radioactive materials.

Gamma Rays

Electromagnetic radiation of the highest frequency and energy, emitted from atomic nuclei during radioactive decay.

Background Radiation

The ionizing radiation present in the environment naturally from cosmic rays, radon gas, and other sources not due to deliberate human activity.

Radon

A radioactive, colorless, odorless noble gas occurring naturally as the decay product of uranium, posing health risks due to its ionizing radiation.