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Starter. In this alpha decay equation, what are x, y, and z?. 236, 2, 4 236, 4, 2 234, 2, 4 234, 4, 2. Radioactivity- Complete and Hand In. The nucleus of an atom may undergo a nuclear reaction, changing one element

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  1. Starter In this alpha decay equation, what are x, y, and z? 236, 2, 4 236, 4, 2 234, 2, 4 234, 4, 2

  2. Radioactivity- Complete and Hand In The nucleus of an atom may undergo a nuclear reaction, changing one element to another. The nucleus will emit radiation ( particles) when this occurs. A. Research and describe alpha decay. Explain what happens when a nucleus undergoes alpha decay. Copy the equation for alpha decay and explain each term. B. Research and describe beta decay. Explain what happens when a nucleus undergoes beta decay. Copy the equation for beta decay and explain each term. Continued……………………….

  3. Radioactivity C. Research and describe gamma decay. Explain what happens when a nucleus undergoes gamma decay. D. Questions – Copy the question, answer it, and hand it in. 1. Consider a. Name the element. b. How many protons does it have? c. How many neutrons does it have? d. The nucleus undergoes alpha decay – write the equation. e. What is the new element? 2. Consider a. Name the element. b. How many protons does it have? c. How many neutrons does it have? d. The nucleus undergoes beta decay – write the equation. e. What is the new element?

  4. A radioactive substance starts with 1200 particles. Make a graph of the number left vs. the number of half lives that have gone by. Thorium – 232 undergoes the following decays: 1 alpha, then 2 beta, then 4 alpha. What is the final element?

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