What type of nuclear radiation is emitted during alpha decay?
Radioactivity; Typer of Particles and Nuclear Equations

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Alpha particles are emitted during alpha decay.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Balance the nuclear equation: _{26}^{56}Fe + _{2}^{4}He → ? + _{-1}^{0}e
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The balanced equation results in _{29}^{60}Cu as the missing product.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is positron decay?
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Positron decay is a type of beta decay where a proton is converted into a neutron, emitting a positron.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the mass number and nuclear charge of the missing product in the equation: _{26}^{56}Fe + _{2}^{4}He → ? + _{-1}^{0}e?
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The missing product has a mass number of 222 and a nuclear charge of 86, which corresponds to Radon (Rn).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the product of the alpha decay of Gold-175?
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The product of the alpha decay of Gold-175 is Iridium-171 (Ir-171).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define alpha decay.
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Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a beta particle?
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A beta particle is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted during the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus.
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