Beta, Alpha, Gamma Particles

Question 1

Which spot is the atomic number (protons) written at?

Answer 1

The atomic number (protons) is written in the bottom left.

Question 2

Which spot is the mass number written at?

Answer 2

The mass number is written at the top left.

Question 3

How do you find the number of neutrons?

Answer 3

To find neutrons you find the difference between the mass number and the atomic number.

Question 4

What is a characteristic of beta decay?

Answer 4

• the atomic number of the element increases, and the mass number stays the same.

Question 5

How do you find the number of electrons in an atom?

Answer 5

Electrons equal the number of protons if the element is not an ion. If the element has a charge then it effects the number of electrons and protons.