Nuclear Equations

Nuclear equations

are a way of showing radioactive decay by using element symbols.

Gammas rays

are a way of getting rid of excess energy from a nucleus.

Nuclear equations

are a way of showing radioactive decay by using element symbols.

Gammas rays

are a way of getting rid of excess energy from a nucleus.

proton

A(n) is positively charges and a neutron is neutral, so the charge of the nucleus decreases.

increases the charge

Beta decay-of the of the nucleus.

Alpha decay

decreases the charge and mass of the nucleus.

beta particle

A(n) is written as 0-/1e in nuclear equations.

nuclear equations

In , an alpha particles can be written as a helium nucleus.

beta decay

When occurs, a neutron in the nucleus turns into a proton and releases a fast- moving electron.

beta decay

Because the nucleus has lost a neutron and gained a proton during , the mass of the nucleus doesnt charge.

mass and atomic numbers

have to balance