4 Balancing Nuclear Equations

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is alpha decay?
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Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle (2 protons and 2 neutrons), resulting in a new element with a lower atomic number.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is beta decay?
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Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (an electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus, resulting in a change in the atomic number of the element.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the general form of a nuclear decay equation?
Back
A nuclear decay equation typically has the form: Parent Nucleus → Daughter Nucleus + Decay Particle.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you identify the daughter nucleus in a beta decay reaction?
Back
In beta decay, the daughter nucleus can be identified by increasing the atomic number of the parent nucleus by 1 while keeping the mass number the same.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the atomic number in nuclear reactions?
Back
The atomic number determines the identity of an element; changes in the atomic number during nuclear reactions result in the formation of different elements.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a decay particle?
Back
A decay particle is a particle emitted during a nuclear decay process, such as an alpha particle (helium nucleus) or a beta particle (electron or positron).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of conservation laws in nuclear reactions?
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In nuclear reactions, conservation laws (such as conservation of mass number and atomic number) must be satisfied, meaning the total mass and charge before and after the reaction must be equal.
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