Nuclear Equations Flashcards
1
Q
What are nuclear equations?
A
A way of showing radioactive decay by using element symbols
2
Q
How are nuclear equations written?
A
atom before decay - atom after decay + radiation emitted
3
Q
In Nuclear equations what Alpha decay always do?
A
Decreases the charge and mass of the nucleus
4
Q
In Nuclear equations what beta decay always do?
A
Increases the charge of the nucleus
5
Q
In Nuclear equations what do gamma rays always do?
A
Don’t change the charge or mass of the nucleus
