Nuclear Equations

What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

• ⁴₂He
• ⁰_-1e
• ⁰₊₁ e
• ¹₀n

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

This is the correct equation for U-238 decay.

• true

• false

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Complete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction. 

• alpha
• beta
• gamma
• none

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

This is the correct equation for the decay of Ra.

• true

• false

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What particle completes this reaction?

• alpha particle
• beta particle
• gamma particle
• neutron

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Balance the following equation:
¹⁴₆C --> ⁰_-1e + ________

• ¹⁴₅B
• ¹⁴₆C
• ¹⁴₇N
• ⁴₂He

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Complete the nuclear reaction

₈₅²⁰⁹At = ___ + ₂⁴He

• ₈₃²⁰⁵Bi

• ₈₆²⁰⁹Rn

• ₈₁²⁰⁷Tl

• ₈₅²⁰⁸At

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8