Original PromptNUCLEAR REACTIONS WORKSHEET (60 Questions)
Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________
Topics: Alpha Decay • Beta Decay • Fission • Fusion
SECTION A — Identify the Type of Reaction (12 questions)
Write: alpha, beta, fission, or fusion.
92
238
U
→
90
234
Th
+
2
4
He
92
238
U→
90
234
Th+
2
4
He
6
14
C
→
7
14
N
+
−
1
0
𝑒
6
14
C→
7
14
N+
−1
0
e
1
2
H
+
1
3
H
→
2
4
He
+
0
1
𝑛
1
2
H+
1
3
H→
2
4
He+
0
1
n
92
235
U
+
0
1
𝑛
→
56
144
Ba
+
36
8...
This learning resource aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the different types of nuclear reactions, including alpha decay, beta decay, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion. It outlines key concepts such as mass number (A) and atomic number (Z), along with the balancing principle which states that the sum of mass numbers and the sum of atomic numbers must be equal on both sides of the equation. Detailed examples illustrate each type of nuclear reaction, highlighting how heavy nuclei emit particles or split into smaller nuclei, while lighter nuclei can combine to form heavier, more stable nuclei. The resource includes sections for identifying nuclear reactions, filling in missing particles, and balancing nuclear equations, complemented by a series of concept questions to encourage deeper exploration of the subject, including the significance of half-lives, chain reactions, and applications of radioactive isotopes.