U3-4-2 - Nuclear Decay Equations

Question 1

Finish the alpha decay equation:

Answer 1

Question 2

During alpha decay, the mass number __________.

Answer 2

During alpha decay, the mass number decreases by 4.

Question 3

During ______ decay, the mass number decreases by 4.

Answer 3

During alpha decay, the mass number decreases by 4.

Question 4

During alpha decay, the atomic number ______.

Answer 4

During alpha decay, the atomic number decreases by 2.

Question 5

During ________ decay, the atomic number decreases by 2.

Answer 5

During alpha decay, the atomic number decreases by 2.

Question 6

Finish the beta decay equation:

Answer 6

Question 7

During beta decay, the mass number ______.

Answer 7

During beta decay, the mass number stays the same.

Question 8

During _____ decay, the mass number stays the same.

Answer 8

During beta decay, the mass number stays the same.

Question 9

During beta decay, the atomic number ___________.

Answer 9

During beta decay, the atomic number increases by 1.

Question 10

During _____ decay, the atomic number increases by 1.

Answer 10

During beta decay, the atomic number increases by 1.