Question

i) Write the equation if Polonium 210 undergoes alpha radiation.
ii) Write the equation for beta decay of barium 137.

Answer 1

What's the definition of alpha decay?

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure I told you that a week or so ago when you started this topic. In any case, if you've forgotten, look it up in your text book or on the web. There's lots and lots of material on this topic.

Answer 3

Remember that an alpha particle is just a Helium atom without any electrons, and a beta particle is just a really fast electron.

Answer 4

anyone help to explain please