Nuclear Equations

Question 1

Alpha decay half equations

Answer 1

Take 4 from mass number and 2 from atomic number

Question 2

Since the atomic number has changed what does that mean

Answer 2

That it would become a different element

Question 3

Nuclear equations beta

Answer 3

Atomic number goes up by 1 but mass number stays the same

Question 4

Gamma radiation nuclear equations

Answer 4

Since gamma is pure energy and doesn’t have a mass or a charge it doesn’t change anything

Question 5

Neutron emissions nuclear equations

Answer 5

Subtract one from the mass number