Nuclear Equations

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What is a positron?

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A positron is the antimatter counterpart of an electron, having the same mass as an electron but a positive charge.

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What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

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The symbol for an alpha particle is \( \text{ }^{4}_{2}\text{He} \) (Helium nucleus).

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How do you balance the nuclear equation \( \text{ }^{14}_{6}\text{C} \rightarrow \text{ }^{0}_{-1}\text{e} + ? \)?

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The balanced equation is \( \text{ }^{14}_{6}\text{C} \rightarrow \text{ }^{0}_{-1}\text{e} + \text{ }^{14}_{7}\text{N} \) (Nitrogen-14).

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What are beta particles?

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Beta particles are negatively charged particles emitted from a nucleus at high speed during beta decay.

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What type of radiation is emitted during beta decay?

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Beta radiation is emitted during beta decay, which involves the release of beta particles.

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What is the charge of an alpha particle?

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An alpha particle has a positive charge due to its two protons.

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What is gamma radiation?

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Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted from a nucleus, having no charge and high energy.

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What is the difference between alpha, beta, and gamma radiation?

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Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons.

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What is nuclear decay?

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Nuclear decay is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

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What is the significance of balancing nuclear equations?

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Balancing nuclear equations ensures that the number of protons and neutrons is conserved during nuclear reactions.