Nuclear Equations Flashcards
1
Q
Alpha decay half equations
A
Take 4 from mass number and 2 from atomic number
2
Q
Since the atomic number has changed what does that mean
A
That it would become a different element
3
Q
Nuclear equations beta
A
Atomic number goes up by 1 but mass number stays the same
4
Q
Gamma radiation nuclear equations
A
Since gamma is pure energy and doesn’t have a mass or a charge it doesn’t change anything
5
Q
Neutron emissions nuclear equations
A
Subtract one from the mass number