6.1 - Types of Radioactive Decay
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What particle is emitted during alpha decay?
💡 Hint: Think of what a helium nucleus consists of.
What is the penetration power of beta particles?
💡 Hint: Consider their ability to go through materials.
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What type of particle is emitted during alpha decay?
💡 Hint: Consider the components of a helium nucleus.
True or False: Gamma decay results in a change in atomic number.
💡 Hint: Remember that gamma rays are pure energy.
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If Uranium-238 undergoes alpha decay, what element is formed and what are the changes in atomic and mass numbers?
💡 Hint: Consider the changes in protons and neutrons.
What would be the stable end-product of a beta-plus decay starting from Carbon-11?
💡 Hint: How does the emission of a positron affect the atomic number?
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