This question deals with radioactive materials.
(a)[1]
State the name of the electromagnetic radiation released by some nuclei during decay.
(b)[2]
Describe the composition of an $\alpha$-particle and how penetrating it is.
(c)[2]
A sample includes americium-241. Calculate the percentage of americium-241 left in the sample after 800 years have elapsed.
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