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Balancing Alpha Decay Equations
Verify that both mass number and atomic number are conserved on both sides of an alpha decay equation.

Verify that both mass number and atomic number are conserved on both sides of an alpha decay equation.
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Describe the characteristics of alpha and beta decay and write balanced nuclear equations for each type.
describe the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radioactive decay processes in terms of balanced nuclear equations;
organize quantitative and qualitative data using labeled drawings and diagrams, graphic organizers, charts, tables, and graphs;