Question

question 7 (3 points)
match the particle to its name
column a

1. ___ $_{2}^{4}he$
2. ___ $_{-1}^{0}\beta$
3. ___ $_{0}^{0}gamma$

column b
a. alpha particle
b. gamma particle
c. beta particle

Explanation:

An alpha - particle is a helium - 4 nucleus with a mass number of 4 and atomic number of 2, represented as $_{2}^{4}He$. A beta - particle is an electron or positron. The symbol $_{ - 1}^{0}\beta$ represents an electron (beta - minus decay). A gamma - particle is a high - energy photon and is represented as $_{0}^{0}\gamma$.

Answer:

1. a. Alpha Particle
2. c. Beta Particle
3. b. Gamma Particle