Radiation Change in the Nucleus Flashcards
1
Q
WHat happens during alpha decay?
A
Both the mass and charge of the nucleus changes
2
Q
If a nucleus emits an alpha particles..
A
its mass number goes down by 4
its atomic number goes down by 2
3
Q
What happens dring BETA emmision?
A
change in charge but mass stays the same
4
Q
if a nucleus emits a beta particle…
A
it loses a neutron as it changes to a proton
the mass number stays the same
the atomic (proton) number goes up by 1
5
Q
WHat happens during GAMMA emission?
A
energy leaves nucleus, no change
