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  1. Write the equation for the alpha decay of C-11. 
  2. Write the equation for the beta decay of Be-10. 
  3. Bismuth-210 experiences beta decay, and then the resulting isotope experiences alpha decay. Write the two equations for this two step decay series. Hint, the final isotope is a form of lead (Pb)
  4.  Write a balanced nuclear equation for either a fission or a fusion reaction. (Check your notes or resources from last class if you need help)
  5.  If a radioactice substance has a half-life of 5 minutes, what percent of the original material would remain after 25 minutes? 
  6.  A sample originally contains 8 g of radioactive material that has a half-life of 2 minutes. How long would it take such that only 1 g of radioactive material remained? 
1. Write the equation for the alpha decay of C-11.
2. Write the equation for the beta decay of Be-10.
3. Bismuth-210 experiences beta decay, and then the resulting isotope experiences alpha
decay. Write the two equations for this two step decay series. Hint, the final isotope is a
form of lead (Pb)
4.
Write a balanced nuclear equation for either a fission or a fusion reaction. (Check your
notes or resources from last class if you need help)
5.
If a radioactive substance has a half-life of 5 minutes, what percent of the original
material would remain after 25 minutes? Show your work.
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Transcribed Image Text:1. Write the equation for the alpha decay of C-11. 2. Write the equation for the beta decay of Be-10. 3. Bismuth-210 experiences beta decay, and then the resulting isotope experiences alpha decay. Write the two equations for this two step decay series. Hint, the final isotope is a form of lead (Pb) 4. Write a balanced nuclear equation for either a fission or a fusion reaction. (Check your notes or resources from last class if you need help) 5. If a radioactive substance has a half-life of 5 minutes, what percent of the original material would remain after 25 minutes? Show your work.
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