Nuclear Equations Worksheet
Explore nuclear decay processes, balancing nuclear equations, and identifying different types of radiation at a Grade 11 level.
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Nuclear Equations Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. Balance the nuclear equations by filling in the missing particles or isotopes.
1. Which type of radiation consists of high-energy electrons?
Alpha particle
Beta particle
Gamma ray
Neutron
2. What happens to the atomic number during alpha decay?
Increases by 1
Decreases by 2
Remains the same
Decreases by 1
Complete the following nuclear equations by filling in the missing particle or isotope.
1. ²³⁸₉₂U → ⁴₂He +
2. ¹⁴₆C → ⁰₋₁e +
3. ²³⁹₉₄Pu + ¹₀n → ¹³⁹₅₄Xe + + 2¹₀n
Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
1. Gamma decay changes the atomic number of an isotope.
True
False
2. Nuclear fission involves the splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei.
True
False
1. Explain the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
2. Describe the properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.