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Nuclear Equations
Complete these nuclear reactions and indicate the type of decay:
1.

2.

3.

4.

+
( Alpha decay)
+
+
+
( Beta decay)
-
( Beta decay)
-
5.

+
6.

+
7.
-
( Beta decay)
( Alpha decay)
Write the nuclear equation for the release of a beta particle and gamma ray by Lead-210.

8.
( Alpha decay)
+
-
+γ
Write the reactions for the decay of Uranium-233. Follow the 4 steps beginning with
alpha decay. Each daughter atom becomes the parent atom of the next decay.
a. Alpha:

+
b. Alpha:

+

+

+
c. Beta:
d. Alpha:
-