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Radioactivity Worksheet-DUE AS HOMEWORK!!! Due Date
Radioactivity Worksheet-DUE AS HOMEWORK!!! Due Date
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1. State the number of neutrons and protons in each of the following nuclei:
a. 12 H : ________________________________________________________
b. 126 C : ________________________________________________________
56
c. 26 Fe : _______________________________________________________
197
d. 79 Au : _______________________________________________________
2. The three types of radioactive emissions are called alpha (), beta () and gamma ()
radiation. Complete the table below with the correct information about each type.
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
3. Which of the three radioactive emissions ( best fit the following statements?
Write the correct symbol/s on the lines.
b. 209 205 ?
84 Po 82 Pb + ? ?
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c. 238 ? 4
92 U ? ? + 2 He
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d. 234 234 ?
90Th 91 Pa + ? ?
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e. ?? ? + 147 N 178 O + 11 H
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d. What new element results if the isotope, instead, emits a beta particle?
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7. When 218
84 Po emits a beta particle, it transforms into a new element.
a. Write out the nuclear equation:
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b. Fill out the chart below:
detector
rollers
paper
source
Explain why beta radiation is used for this procedure rather than alpha or gamma
radiation.
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