Nuclear Equations

Goal:
Use nuclear equations as a model to describe how the nucleus changes in alpha and beta decay.

Agenda:
Warmup - Pop Quiz
Notes
Practice
Exit Slip

Warmup
Get out a sheet of paper and answer the following questions:

1. What makes atoms radioactive? Describe this in terms of protons, neutrons, and stability. 
2. How do alpha and beta decay change the nucleus?
3. How do alpha and beta decay make the nucleus more stable?

Notes

Practice
Open this document in Notability and answer the questions.