English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Identify the type of decay taking place from a nuclear equation.
Describe the changes in the mass and charge of a nucleus that emits radiation.
Write balanced equations for nuclear decay using the names and symbols of common nuclei and particles.
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Words and meanings to learn
alpha decay
A type of decay where the nucleus loses 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
neutron emission
A process where a nucleus emits neutrons, helping it become more stable.
beta decay
A decay process where a neutron turns into a proton, increasing the atomic number by 1.
gamma radiation
High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by a nucleus without changing its mass or charge.
radioactive decay
The process by which an unstable nucleus becomes stable by emitting radiation.
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