Alpha and Beta Decay

Front

What makes something radioactive?

Back

An unstable nucleus.

Front

What particle has a mass of 4 and a charge of +2?

Back

Alpha particle.

Front

What particle completes the reaction: 6^14C = ___ + -1^0e?

Back

7^14N.

Front

What type of radioactive decay is characterized by the emission of an alpha particle?

Back

Alpha decay.

Front

What type of radioactive decay is characterized by the emission of a beta particle?

Back

Beta decay.

Front

What is the charge of a beta particle?

Back

-1.

Front

What is the mass of an alpha particle?

Back

4.

Front

What type of radiation is emitted during gamma decay?

Back

Gamma radiation.

Front

What is the primary difference between alpha and beta decay?

Back

Alpha decay emits an alpha particle, while beta decay emits a beta particle.

Front

What happens to the atomic number during beta decay?

Back

It increases by 1.