spontaneous nuclear reactions Flashcards
1
Q
alpha emission
A
4/2 He added to product. decreases z by 2 and a by 4. alpha symbol
2
Q
beta emission
A
0/-1 e added to product. increases z by one. beta symbol
3
Q
positron emission
A
0/+1 e added to product. decreases z by one. beta+ symbol
4
Q
electron capture, k capture
A
0/-1 e added to reactant. decreases z by one
5
Q
neutron emission
A
1/0 n added to product. decreases a by one
6
Q
gamma emission
A
energy that accompanies other decay processes. symbol is like a Y
7
Q
those light formulas
A
c=λν
E = hc/λ
E= hν
