Question

Summarize the main topics covered :α-decay, nuclear fission, β-decay. Do not present any calculus. Give the main outcomes, principles you learned, conclusions, important equations, relationships. What did you learn in these weeks? How does all this work together?

Note: This question is not about listing the topics that were covered, but more about making insightful correlations between these topics (if any). You are expected to show that you understand the material covered in the class, so you can present “common threads” between the related parts in your report. Just listing the covered topics means you read the lectures, but not you understood them.

Answer 1

Alpha Decay: Alpha Decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a particle two neutrons and two protons ejected from the nucleus of a radioactive atom.

Alpha Decay Symbol: Alpha decay is denoted by α or He2+ or α2+.

Beta Decay: Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a particle one neutron change into proton in nucleus of a radioactive atom.
Beta Decay Symbol: Beta decay is denoted by β.

Nuclear Fission: a nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits spontaneously or on impact with another particle, with the release of energy.