Nuclear Decay Equations

Which equation correctly represents the alpha decay of polonium-214?

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• B

• C

• D

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What particle completes this reaction?

• alpha particle

• beta particle

• gamma particle

• neutron

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

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• none

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What is the correct nuclear decay equation for the alpha decay of Uranium-238?

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Solve for the missing element.

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Solve for the missing element.

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• Alpha particle

• Beta particle

• Gamma ray

• Positron

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The time taken for half of an amount of radioactive atoms to decay.

• Nuclear fusion

• Full-life

• Dead time

• Half-life

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Solve this equation for alpha decay.
²⁰⁹₈₅At = ___ + ⁴₂He

• ²⁰⁵₈₃Bi

• ²⁰⁹₈₆Rn

• ²⁰⁷₈₁Tl

• ²⁰⁸₈₅At

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