Nuclear Equations practice

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What is a nuclear equation?

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A nuclear equation represents a nuclear reaction, showing the initial and final nuclei and particles involved in the reaction.

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What does U-238 decay into?

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U-238 decays into Th-234 through alpha decay.

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How do you balance a nuclear equation?

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To balance a nuclear equation, ensure that the sum of atomic numbers and mass numbers is equal on both sides of the equation.

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What is an alpha particle?

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An alpha particle is a type of nuclear radiation consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, symbolized as 4_2He.

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What is beta decay?

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Beta decay is 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 symbol for a beta particle?

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The symbol for a beta particle is 0_-1e.

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What is gamma radiation?

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Gamma radiation is high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from a nucleus during radioactive decay.

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What is the significance of balancing nuclear equations?

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Balancing nuclear equations is crucial to obey the conservation of mass and charge in nuclear reactions.

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What is the product of the decay of Carbon-14?

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The product of the decay of Carbon-14 is Nitrogen-14 (14_7N).

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What is the role of helium in nuclear reactions?

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Helium is often produced as a byproduct of alpha decay, represented as 4_2He.