The three different radiations can be a little bit confusing to keep separated in my mind, so I thought compiling my information and creating a blog post might solidify some information. :)
Alpha Radiation/Decay
The symbol for alpha radiation is
Symbolized with a sideways fish that I can't type.
Helium nucleus
Mass # -4
Atomic # -2
Beta Radiation/Decay
The symbol for beta radiation is
Symbolized with a fancy capital B that I also cannot type.
Electron
Mass #- no change
Atomic #- +1
Gamma Radiation/Decay
The symbol for gammas radiation is
Symbolized with a lowercase fancy Y that I, yet again, cannot type.
Releases high energy forms of light called photons.
Mass #- no change
Atomic #- no change
Accompanies alpha and beta decay.
I found this website extremely helpful in learning more about the three different type of decay.
Also, this video is helpful to learn how to write nuclear equations with these 3 radiations.
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