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4.2.2 Nuclear equations — AQA Physics 8463 | GradeGen.AI
Physics
Atomic structure
Nuclear Radiation
Nuclear equations
Nuclear equations
AQA GCSE Physics (8463) — Atomic structure
What You Need to Know
Use names and symbols of common nuclei and particles to write balanced equations for alpha and beta decay.
Explain how alpha and beta decay affect the mass and charge of the nucleus.
Explain that gamma ray emission does not change the mass or charge of the nucleus.
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