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Nuclear equations for alpha and beta decay
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For: AQA GCSE 8463, Edexcel GCSE 1PH0, OCR GCSE J249
On the specification
| Board | Spec | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE 8463 | 4.4.2.2 | Nuclear equations |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.18 | Describe the process of β– decay (a neutron becomes a proton plus an electron) |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.19 | Describe the process of β+ decay (a proton becomes a neutron plus a positron) |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.20 | Explain the effects on the atomic (proton) number and mass (nucleon) number of radioactive decays (α, β, γ and neutron emission) |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.21 | Recall that nuclei that have undergone radioactive decay often undergo nuclear rearrangement with a loss of energy as gamma radiation |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.22 | Use given data to balance nuclear equations in terms of mass and charge |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P6.1e | Relate the emission of alpha particles, beta particles, gamma radiation and neutrons to possible changes in the mass or the charge of the nucleus, or both |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P6.1f | Use names and symbols of common nuclei and particles to write balanced equations that represent radioactive decay |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P6.1g | Balance equations representing the emission of alpha, beta or gamma radiation in terms of the masses, and charges of the atoms involved |
For teachers
This GCSE Physics lesson teaches nuclear equations for alpha and beta decay. It suits Foundation and Higher tier students.