Practice Types Of Radioactive Decay (6.1) - Atoms and Nuclei

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Question 1.
What particle is emitted during alpha decay?
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Think of what a helium nucleus consists of.
Question 2.
What is the penetration power of beta particles?
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Consider their ability to go through materials.
3Question 3.
What type of particle is emitted during alpha decay?
- Electron
- Alpha Particle
- Neutron
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Consider the components of a helium nucleus.
4Question 4.
True or False: Gamma decay results in a change in atomic number.
- True
- False
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Remember that gamma rays are pure energy.
Question 5.
If Uranium-238 undergoes alpha decay, what element is formed and what are the changes in atomic and mass numbers?
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Consider the changes in protons and neutrons.
Question 6.
What would be the stable end-product of a beta-plus decay starting from Carbon-11?
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How does the emission of a positron affect the atomic number?

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