Atoms & Nuclear Radiation (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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What do nuclear equations represent?
What do nuclear equations represent?
Radioactive decay
Which properties can change during radioactive decay?
Which properties can change during radioactive decay?
Mass and/or charge of the nucleus
Alpha decay effect on mass
Alpha decay effect on mass
Decreases
Alpha decay effect on charge
Alpha decay effect on charge
Decreases
Beta decay effect on mass
Beta decay effect on mass
No change
Beta decay effect on charge
Beta decay effect on charge
Increases
Gamma decay effect on mass
Gamma decay effect on mass
No change
Gamma decay effect on charge
Gamma decay effect on charge
No change
Changes in nucleus from alpha decay
Changes in nucleus from alpha decay
Both mass and charge decrease
Changes in nucleus from beta decay
Changes in nucleus from beta decay
Mass unchanged, charge increases