Nuclear Equations practice

Front

A helium nucleus with two protons and two neutrons is called a(n) ____.

Back

alpha particle

Front

What does the symbol -1 0 e represent?

Back

beta particle

Front

Complete the nuclear reaction: 85 209 At = ___ + 2 4 He

Back

83 205 Bi

Front

Complete the nuclear reaction: ___ + 4 2 He = ?

Back

0 -1 e

Front

Balance the following equation: 14 6 C --> 0 -1 e + ________

Back

14 7 N

Front

What is the charge of an alpha particle?

Back

+2

Front

What is the charge of a beta particle?

Back

-1

Front

What is the charge of a gamma ray?

Back

0

Front

What is the process of a nucleus emitting an alpha particle called?

Back

Alpha decay

Front

What is the process of a nucleus emitting a beta particle called?

Back

Beta decay