Nuclear Decay Worksheet
Explore the fundamental processes of alpha, beta, and gamma nuclear decay, including their properties and equations.
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Nuclear Decay Worksheet
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1. Which type of nuclear decay emits a helium nucleus?
Alpha decay
Beta decay
Gamma decay
Electron capture
2. Which type of nuclear decay results in the emission of a high-energy photon?
Alpha decay
Beta decay
Gamma decay
Positron emission
1. In beta-minus decay, a neutron transforms into a proton and emits an .
2. Nuclear fission is the process where a heavy nucleus splits into two or more nuclei.
3. The time it takes for half of the radioactive nuclei in a sample to decay is called the .
1. Explain the difference between alpha and beta decay in terms of the particles emitted and their effect on the atomic number and mass number of the parent nucleus.
2. Describe the characteristics of gamma radiation and why it does not change the atomic number or mass number of a nucleus.
1. Gamma rays are composed of charged particles.
True
False
2. Alpha particles have a greater penetrating power than beta particles.
True
False
Match the decay type with its emitted particle.
1. Alpha decay
a. Electron
2. Beta-minus decay
b. Helium nucleus
3. Gamma decay
c. High-energy photon
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