moderate penetrating power
charge = zero
charge = -1
4 amu
low penetrating power
Releases energy but not a particle
charge = +2
very high penetrating power
stopped by paper
stopped by aluminum
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stopped by 6ft of concrete or lead
alpha particle
beta particle
gamma ray
Complete the nuclear reaction

The above nuclear reaction is an example of ________________.
Complete the nuclear reaction

The above nuclear reaction is an example of ________________.
Complete the nuclear reaction

The above nuclear reaction is an example of ________________.
Fill in the missing mass # and atomic #

The above nuclear reaction is an example of ________________.
Fill in the missing mass #, atomic #s, and symbol to complete the nuclear reaction.
