RadioactivityIntroduction: During this report, explanations of the constituents and structure of atoms will be discussed. Fundamental and quantum models of an atom will be discussed and compared. Three different types of radiation will be examined, including alpha, beta and gamma. The nature and emission of these types of radiation will be reported as well as the penetration force. The range and effects of radiation on magnetic and electric fields. All the information in this report will then be summarized in an academic poster.Structure of an atom: The atom is a unit of matter so small that you have to use an electron microscope to see images of an atom. . The atom has a dense central nucleus that contains positively charged protons as well as uncharged neutrons. Orbiting the nucleus are negatively charged electrons. Negatively charged electrons and positively charged protons attract each other, which is why the atom stays as it is. The size of a nucleus is said to be 1x10-14m in diameter and the atomic diameter is 1x10-10m. The nucleus is therefore 10,000 times smaller than the atom. Protons, neutrons and electrons have mass and charge and this can be seen in table 1 below./C Charge of proton /Kg /Mass of protonProton +1.60x10-19 1 1.67x10-27 1Electron -1.60x10-19 -1 9.11x10-31 0.0005Neutron 0 0 1.67x10-27 1Table 1It is possible to simplify the information in Table 1 by looking at some trends in the numbers. The first visible pattern is that the proton and electrons have opposite and equal charges. A charge known as elemental carbon...... middle of paper...... gamma radiation. 5 cm of lead should be used to stop the penetration of gamma rays. Conclusion: During this report, an academic poster was used to summarize the information contained in the report. The report contains detailed information on the structure and constitution of atoms. Looking at protons, neutrons and electrons, their masses and charges of these particles. The nature and emissions of alpha, beta and gamma radiation particles are also discussed in detail. The information reviewed was about the decay of these particles and what happens when these particles decay. Also the effect it has on the core as the radiation particles decay. The range and effects of these radiation particles on electric and magnetic fields have also been described. Explanations have also been given as to why certain particles favor certain sides of magnetic and electric fields..