What is nuclear decay?
Nuclear Decay REVIEW

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Nuclear decay is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation, resulting in the transformation of the element into a different element or isotope.
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What are the three main types of nuclear radiation?
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The three main types of nuclear radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.
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What happens to the atomic mass during alpha decay?
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During alpha decay, the atomic mass decreases by 4.
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What is an alpha particle composed of?
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An alpha particle is composed of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, essentially a helium nucleus.
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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.
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What is the effect of gamma radiation on atomic mass?
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Gamma radiation does not change the atomic mass or atomic number of an element.
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What is a parent isotope?
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A parent isotope is the original unstable isotope that undergoes decay to form a more stable daughter isotope.
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