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.
NEW Parkesburg Library Speaker Series KING RANCH COWBOYS Riding with Cattle and Kings Saturday, April 22, 2017 Read on... The Phoenixville Public Library Foundation & Towne Book Center Present A Novel Lunch with Elin Hilderbrand Read on... Henrietta Hankin Branch Library Spring Book Sale Read on...