Lesson: Alpha Decay

In this lesson, we will learn how to solve nuclear equations involving alpha decay.

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Q1:

The following nuclear equation shows how an isotope of curium decays to plutonium via alpha decay: What are the values of and in the equation?

Q2:

The following nuclear equation shows how an isotope of uranium decays to thorium: What is the value of in the equation?

Q3:

Which of the following statements correctly describes the process of alpha decay?

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