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.

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