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.
This article is sponsored by Northern California Honda Dealers. Celebrations will be in full swing within an easy drive into Sacramento proper or scenic drives to its outskirts this Memorial Day Weekend.This yearâs Memorial Day occurs Monday, May 25, and so events for the weekend begin Friday on May 22.Sacramento Music Festival Downtown.When: Friday, May 22 â Monday, May 25.elebrations will be in full swing within an easy drive into Sacramento proper or scenic drives to its outskirts this Memorial Day Weekend. This yearâs Memorial Day occurs Monday, May 25, and so events for the weekend begin Friday on May 22. Sacramento Music Festival Downtown. When: Friday, May 22 â Monday, May 25.