What is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Carbon-14?

$$\ce{^{14}_{6}C -> ^{14}_{7}N + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{14}_{6}C -> ^{14}_{5}B + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{14}_{6}C -> ^{13}_{6}C + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{14}_{6}C -> ^{14}_{6}C + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

Which of the following is a balanced nuclear equation for the fusion of Deuterium and Tritium?

$$\ce{^{2}_{1}H + ^{3}_{1}H -> ^{4}_{2}He + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{2}_{1}H + ^{3}_{1}H -> ^{5}_{2}He}$$

$$\ce{^{2}_{1}H + ^{3}_{1}H -> ^{4}_{2}He + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{2}_{1}H + ^{3}_{1}H -> ^{3}_{2}He + ^{2}_{1}H}$$

Which of the following represents a balanced nuclear equation for the decay of Radon-222?

$$\ce{^{222}_{86}Rn -> ^{218}_{84}Po + ^{4}_{2}He}$$

$$\ce{^{222}_{86}Rn -> ^{222}_{87}Fr + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{222}_{86}Rn -> ^{223}_{87}Fr + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

$$\ce{^{222}_{86}Rn -> ^{218}_{85}At + ^{4}_{1}H}$$

Which of the following is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Strontium-90?

$$\ce{^{90}_{38}Sr -> ^{90}_{39}Y + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{90}_{38}Sr -> ^{89}_{38}Sr + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{90}_{38}Sr -> ^{90}_{37}Rb + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{90}_{38}Sr -> ^{90}_{38}Sr + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

In a nuclear reaction, what is the role of a neutron when Uranium-235 undergoes fission?

It initiates the reaction by colliding with the nucleus.

It is emitted as a product of the reaction.

It is absorbed by the nucleus to stabilize it.

It is converted into a proton during the reaction.

Which of the following is a balanced nuclear equation for the decay of Iodine-131?

$$\ce{^{131}_{53}I -> ^{131}_{54}Xe + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{131}_{53}I -> ^{130}_{53}I + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{131}_{53}I -> ^{131}_{52}Te + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{131}_{53}I -> ^{131}_{53}I + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

Which of the following represents a balanced nuclear equation for the fusion of two Helium-3 nuclei?

$$\ce{^{3}_{2}He + ^{3}_{2}He -> ^{4}_{2}He + 2^{1}_{1}p}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{2}He + ^{3}_{2}He -> ^{6}_{4}Be}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{2}He + ^{3}_{2}He -> ^{5}_{2}He + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{2}He + ^{3}_{2}He -> ^{4}_{2}He + ^{2}_{1}H}$$

What is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Phosphorus-32?

$$\ce{^{32}_{15}P -> ^{32}_{16}S + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{32}_{15}P -> ^{31}_{15}P + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{32}_{15}P -> ^{32}_{14}Si + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{32}_{15}P -> ^{32}_{15}P + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

Which of the following is a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of Radium-226?

$$\ce{^{226}_{88}Ra -> ^{222}_{86}Rn + ^{4}_{2}He}$$

$$\ce{^{226}_{88}Ra -> ^{226}_{87}Fr + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{226}_{88}Ra -> ^{227}_{88}Ra + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

$$\ce{^{226}_{88}Ra -> ^{222}_{87}Ac + ^{4}_{1}H}$$

In a nuclear reaction, what is the role of a beta particle when Carbon-14 undergoes decay?

It is emitted as a product of the reaction.

It initiates the reaction by colliding with the nucleus.

It is absorbed by the nucleus to stabilize it.

It is converted into a neutron during the reaction.

Which of the following is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Tritium?

$$\ce{^{3}_{1}H -> ^{3}_{2}He + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{1}H -> ^{2}_{1}H + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{1}H -> ^{3}_{0}Li + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{1}H -> ^{3}_{1}H + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

Which of the following represents a balanced nuclear equation for the decay of Cesium-137?

$$\ce{^{137}_{55}Cs -> ^{137}_{56}Ba + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{137}_{55}Cs -> ^{136}_{55}Cs + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{137}_{55}Cs -> ^{137}_{54}Xe + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{137}_{55}Cs -> ^{137}_{55}Cs + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

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Which particle is represented by X?

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Lowest accuracy from last year:
What is represented by x

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Lowest accuracy last year:

Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.

137

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Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.

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Solve for the missing element.

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Which of the following is the balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of Uranium-238?

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In a nuclear reaction, which of the following particles is emitted when Thorium-234 decays to Protactinium-234?

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Gamma ray

Neutron

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Balancing Nuclear Equations

Which particle is represented by X?

Lowest accuracy from last year:What is represented by x

Lowest accuracy last year:Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.

Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.

Solve for the missing element.

Which of the following is the balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of Uranium-238?

In a nuclear reaction, which of the following particles is emitted when Thorium-234 decays to Protactinium-234?

What is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Carbon-14?

Which of the following is a balanced nuclear equation for the fusion of Deuterium and Tritium?

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Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.