Nuclear Equations Flashcards
1
Q
What do nuclear equations show
A
Radioactive decay
2
Q
In what form a nuclear equations written in
A
Atom before decay —– atom after decay + radiation emitted
3
Q
What is the rule for nuclear equations
A
The total atomic number must be equal on both sides
4
Q
What do alpha particles do to the nucleus
A
Decrease the charge and mass of the nucleus
5
Q
What do beta particles do to the nucleus
A
Increase the charge of the nucleus
6
Q
What do gamma rays do to the nucleus
A
Don’t change the charge or mass
