Nuclear Decay Practice Problems

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Gamma rays have a _____ charge

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Front

In the symbol 20682Pb what does 82 stand for?

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Atomic number

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Which type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?

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beta

Front

Solve this equation for alpha decay: 88 226Ra = ___ + 24He

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86 222Rn

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Type of radiation that requires thick layers of concrete or lead in order to be stopped

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Gamma

Front

What is the mass number of an atom?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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What is alpha decay?

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A type of radioactive decay where an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle (2 protons and 2 neutrons).

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What is beta decay?

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A type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.

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What is the difference between atomic number and mass number?

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Atomic number is the number of protons, while mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons.

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What type of particle is emitted during gamma decay?

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Gamma rays, which are high-energy electromagnetic radiation.