Studied by 3 peopleNuclear 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
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