Nuclear Equations Flashcards

1
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Alpha decay half equations

A

Take 4 from mass number and 2 from atomic number

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2
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Since the atomic number has changed what does that mean

A

That it would become a different element

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3
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Nuclear equations beta

A

Atomic number goes up by 1 but mass number stays the same

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4
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Gamma radiation nuclear equations

A

Since gamma is pure energy and doesn’t have a mass or a charge it doesn’t change anything

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5
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Neutron emissions nuclear equations

A

Subtract one from the mass number

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