Mrs Wildig's radiation nuclear equations

What particle completes this reaction?

• alpha particle
• beta particle
• gamma particle
• neutron

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

• alpha
• beta
• gamma
• none

This is the correct equation for U-238 decay.

• true

• false

What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

• ⁴₂He
• ⁰_-1e
• ⁰₊₁ e
• ¹₀n

Which type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?

• Alpha
• beta
• gamma 
• none

Complete the nuclear reaction

• ⁴₂He

• ⁰_-1 e

• ⁰₀Y

• ¹⁷₈O

Complete the nuclear reaction

• ⁴₂He

• ⁰_-1 e

• ⁰₀γ

• ¹⁷₈O

• ⁴₂He
• ⁰_-1 e
• ⁰₀Y
• ¹⁷₈O

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

• alpha particle
• electroscope
• beta particle
• gamma ray

Negatively charged particles emitted from a nucleus at a high speed are ____.  

• alpha particle
• gamma rays
• beta particles
• X rays