Chapter 25 Flashcards
1
Q
Atomic number
A
Number of protons (top left in periodic table, bottom left in other format)
2
Q
Mass Number
A
Number of protons and neutrons (written below number in elemental table, top left in other format other than the table)
3
Q
Fusion
A
Combines elements to create energy since mass is becoming less
4
Q
Fission
A
Breaking apart bigger element to produce energy
5
Q
Three Types of Radioactive Decay
A
Alpha, Beta, Gamma
6
Q
Alpha Decay
A
Lose a He (helium) Ayón
7
Q
Beta Decay
A
Atomic number increases by 1
1 electron is lost
8
Q
Gamma Decay
A
No Change
