Nuclear Decay Equations

Nuclear Decay Equations

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8th - 11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the atomic number represent in a nuclear decay equation?

Back

The atomic number represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does beta radiation affect the mass of a decaying sample?

Back

The mass of the sample remains unchanged during beta decay.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the product of the beta decay of Cobalt-60?

Back

The product is Nickel-60.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of alpha decay for Gold-175?

Back

The product is Iridium-171.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of radiation can be blocked by paper?

Back

Alpha radiation can be blocked by paper.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the general form of a nuclear decay equation?

Back

A nuclear decay equation typically shows the parent isotope, the decay process, and the resulting daughter isotope.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between alpha, beta, and gamma radiation?

Back

Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons.

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