idk Flashcards
1
Q
what happens during alpha decay?
A
• 2 protons decay into 2 neutrons and a alpha particle
• mass decrease by 4
2
Q
what happens during beta-plus decay?
A
• 1 proton decays into 1 neutron and a positron particle
• mass stays the same
3
Q
what happens during beta-minus decay?
A
• 1 neutron decays into 1 proton and emits a beta particle
• mass stays the same
4
Q
what happens during gamma decay?
A
•no change to protons, neutrons, or mass
•emits a gamma particle
5
Q
What happens during electron capture?
A
• 1 proton decays into 1 neutron and a gamma particle
• mass stays the same
6
Q
what happens during nuclear fusion?
A
•2 small nuclei join together into a larger nuclei
•emits one neutron
7
Q
what happens
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