Topic 7 - Nuclear Equations

Question 1

what is the rule for nuclear equations?

Answer 1

the totals of the atomic and mass number has to be the same on both sides of the equation

Question 2

what happens to the mass and atomic number after alpha emission?

Answer 2

mass: decreases by 4
atomic: decreases by 2

Question 3

what happens to the mass and atomic number after beta emission?

Answer 3

mass: stays the same
atomic: increases by 1

Question 4

what happens to the mass and atomic number after gamma emission?

Answer 4

mass: stays the same
atomic: stays the same