Nuclear Equations

Front

What are negatively charged particles emitted from a nucleus at a high speed called?

Back

Beta particles.

Front

What is the symbol for Uranium-236?

Back

²³⁶₉₂U

Front

What is the symbol for a beta particle?

Back

β

Front

What particle is typically involved in beta decay?

Back

Beta particle.

Front

What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

Back

α

Front

What type of radiation is emitted during alpha decay?

Back

Alpha particles.

Front

What is the mass number of an alpha particle?

Back

4.

Front

What is the charge of a beta particle?

Back

Negative.

Front

What is the process called when a nucleus emits a beta particle?

Back

Beta decay.

Front

What happens to the atomic number of an element during beta decay?

Back

It increases by 1.