Lesson 2 - Nuclear Equations Flashcards
1
Q
What is mass number?
A
The number of protons and neutrons in an atom
2
Q
What is atomic number?
A
The number of protons in an atom
3
Q
What is the atomic number and mass number of one alpha radiation/particle?
A
The atomic number is 2 and the mass number is 4
4
Q
What is the atomic and mass number of a beta particle/radiation?
A
The atomic number is -1 and the mass number is 0
5
Q
What is the atomic number and mass number of a gamma particle/radiation/ray?
A
The atomic number is 0 and the mass number 0
6
Q
What is the atomic and the mass number of a neutron radiation/particle?
A
The atomic number is 0 and the mass number is 1
