In fact, an alpha particle really is a nucleus-it's the same as the nucleus of a common atom of helium-but it doesn't have any electrons around it, and it's traveling very fast. Alpha particles are a type of ionizing radiation. To describe the production of alpha particles, we have to define radioactive decay.
Kingsburg Swedish Festival, which is the biggest and most known festivals that bring people in from all over the country, is held annually during the third weekend in May. Activities include a Swedish pancake breakfast, a parade and the coronation of the Swedish Festival Queen.
There are plenty of events to check out this Fourth of July weekend. Check out the list below: Saturday, July 2: Jonesborough - 10 a.m.: Parade with vendors at Jonesborough Days. Kingsport â 7 p.m.: Lamplight Theatre to host Grammy Award-winning David Phelps for concert. Johnson City â 7 p.m.: The Mall at Johnson City will host a block party and an outdoor concert with Pete Mayer of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. Bristol, Va.