Radioactive Decay Flashcards by Luke O’Hanlon | Brainscape

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What is the equation for alpha decay?

A

Mass number decreases by 4
And atomic number decreases by 2

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What is the equation for beta decay?

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mass number remains the same
And atomic number increases by 1

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What is the equation for gamma decay?

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No change

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