Match the particle to its' description:
4.
is a negatively charged particle:
is a negatively charged particle
5.
Is the same as a helium nucleus:
Is the same as a helium nucleus
6.
Is pure energy:
Is pure energy
7.
Increases the atom number by 1:
Increases the atom number by 1
8.
Has no effect on the atomic number:
Has no effect on the atomic number
9.
Decreases the atomic number by 2:
Decreases the atomic number by 2
Column B
a.Alpha particle
b.Gamma particle
c.Beta particle
4. Beta particle
5. Alpha particle
6. Gamma particle
7. Alpha particle
8. Gamma particle
9. Beta particle
4. b. Beta particle
5. a. Alpha particle
6. b. Gamma particle
7. a. Alpha particle
8. b. Gamma particle
9. b. Gamma particle
4. b. Beta particle - A beta particle is a negatively charged particle.
5. a. Alpha particle - An alpha particle is the same as a helium nucleus, consisting of two protons and two neutrons.
6. b. Gamma particle - A gamma particle is pure energy, in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
7. a. Alpha particle - An alpha particle increases the atom number (atomic number) by 1 when it is emitted during radioactive decay.
8. b. Gamma particle - A gamma particle has no effect on the atomic number or any other properties of an atom. It is a high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
9. c. Beta particle - A beta particle decreases the atomic number by 2 when it is emitted during radioactive decay.