Nuclear Equations

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What is a nuclear equation?

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A nuclear equation is a representation of a nuclear reaction, showing the initial and final nuclei and particles involved.

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What is the symbol for alpha particles?

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The symbol for alpha particles is α.

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What is the symbol for beta particles?

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The symbol for beta particles is β.

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What is the symbol for gamma rays?

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The symbol for gamma rays is γ.

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What type of particle is emitted during beta decay?

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Beta decay emits beta particles, which are high-speed electrons or positrons.

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What is the charge of an alpha particle?

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An alpha particle has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a beta particle?

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A beta particle has a negative charge.

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What is the charge of a gamma ray?

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Gamma rays have no charge.

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In a nuclear reaction, what does the mass number represent?

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The mass number represents the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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In a nuclear reaction, what does the atomic number represent?

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