I just found this table and it helps me a lot, I also googled some information about them and I now get that alpha particle radiation makes 2 protons lost from the atom and an overall 4 change in mass. Beta particle radiation make the proton count of the atom increase by one, and finally gamma rays don't change anything.
Looking at this table was a good study tool for the unit exam and takes into account other aspects of these types of decay that initially get overlooked.
ReplyDeleteI very much agree. When we discussed this topic in class, I hadn't finished taking notes, so this table filled in the gaps as far as my missing information goes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the table really helped me study for the quiz
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