An alpha particle (α) consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, which is the same as a helium-4 nucleus (²⁴He²⁺). It has a +2 charge. Beta particles are electrons (β⁻) or positrons (β⁺). Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves with no mass or charge. Alpha particles have low penetration power and are stopped by a sheet of paper or skin. Rutherford used alpha particles in his scattering experiment.
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BF3 has a trigonal planar geometry with bond angles of 120 degrees. The three B-F bond dipoles are equal in magnitude and symmetrically arranged, so their vector sum cancels out completely, resulting in a net dipole moment of zero. H2S is bent, NF3 is pyramidal, and ClF3 is T-shaped.
Explanation:
Atomic number (Z) is the number of protons in the nucleus, which defines the identity of the element. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals Z. Neutrons contribute to mass number but not atomic number. Isotopes have same Z but different number of neutrons. Nucleons are total protons + neutrons = mass number. The modern periodic table is based on atomic number.
Explanation:
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is naturally odorless. To detect dangerous leaks, a strong-smelling sulfur compound called ethyl mercaptan (thioethanol, C2H5SH) is added to it. Its pungent, rotting-cabbage-like smell is easily detectable by the human nose even at very low concentrations.
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