Earth Science Name:
Worksheet: Nuclear Equations Date:
Part A: Match the radiation type with its symbol:
alpha
a.
1
H
beta
b.
1
n
gamma c.
4
He
neutron
d.
?
positron
e.
e
proton f.
e
Part B: Fill in the blank for the following nuclear equations:
7. 142Pm + _________ ? 142Nd
8. 218Pb ? 4He + ____________
9. __________ ? 222Rn + 4He
Part C: Honors only: Write the nuclear equation for the following:
note: “Capture” means the radioactive particle is an additional reactant.
“Decay” or “emission” means the radioactive particle is an additional product.
beta decay of carbon-14
neutron emission of aluminum-28
alpha capture of nickel-61
Nuclear Equation Practice Sheet
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