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.
Save the date: Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival in San Antonio Oct. 21-22. Mark your calendars, butterfly and pollinator fans. San Antonioâs Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival at Pearl will take place October 21 â 22 this fall during peak Monarch butterfly migration week.