1. What changes accompany a nuclear reation?
2. Define radioactivity. Is all radiation composed of particles?
Explain.
3. Describe the force that holds the nucleus
together. Explain why neutrons are the “glue”
of the nucleus.
4. Connection-You and Your World:
Why are gamma rays and not alpha or
beta radiation used in treating cancer?
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5. Write a nuclear equation for the alpha decay
of 91Pa.
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6. Write a nuclear equation for the beta decay
of 61 Pm.
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7. Write a nuclear equation for the alpha decay
for 64Gd.