LT 1.11 - 1.13

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LT 1.11 I can compare alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma ray with regard to charge, relative mass, and penetrating power.

1.12 I can explain the difference between alpha, beta and gamma decay.
1.13 I can balance alpha, beta and gamma decay equations.

Complete the nuclear reaction

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma decay

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma decay

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma decay

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma decay

charge = +2

low penetrating power

charge = zero

4 amu

Releases energy but not a particle

stopped by aluminum

moderate penetrating power

stopped by paper

stopped by 6ft of concrete or lead

charge = -1

very high penetrating power

alpha particle

beta particle

gamma ray

The above nuclear reaction is an example of ________________.

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma decay

The above nuclear reaction is an example of ________________.

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma decay

The above nuclear reaction is an example of ________________.

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma decay

The above nuclear reaction is an example of ________________.

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma decay