Lesson 2 | Synthesis in the Lab Writing Nuclear Reactions

    Cards (8)

    • ALPHA DECAY – loss of alpha particle
    • BETA DECAY – loss of beta particle
    • GAMMA RADIATION – emission of gamma ray 
    • POSITRON EMISSION – release of positron
    • ELECTRON CAPTURE – drawing of an electron into an atom’s nucleus
    • BOMBARDMENT OF ALPHA PARTICLE – addition of
      alpha particle
    • Fundamental particles involved in the reaction must be properly written.
      • .  Reactants are written in the left side while products are on the right.
      • .  The sum of mass # and atomic # on both sides must be equal.
      • .  Coefficients must be placed in front of the formula or symbol.
      • .  Finalize the balanced reaction by checking.
    • Writing Nuclear Reactions
      • Fundamental particles involved in the reaction must be properly written.
      • Reactants are written in the left side while products are on the right.
      • The sum of mass # and atomic # on both sides must be equal.
      • Coefficients must be placed in front of the formula or symbol.
      • Finalize the balanced reaction by checking.
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