Americium-241 is used in smoke detectors because it has a
Chapter 20, Problem 92AP(choose chapter or problem)
Americium-241 is used in smoke detectors because it has a long half-life ( 458 years) and its emitted \(\alpha\) particles are energetic enough to ionize air molecules. Using the given schematic diagram of a smoke detector, explain how it works.
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