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Card 6

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Describe how the strong nuclear and electromagnetic (EM) forces vary with nucleon separation. (1 fm = 1x10ˉ¹⁵m)

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Card 7

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What happens when a nucleus is unstable?

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Card 8

Front

Describe alpha decay.

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Card 9

Front

Describe beta decay.

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Card 10

Front

Using an equation, show the decay of Uranium by alpha emission.

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Card 11

Front

Using an equation, show the decay of Rhenium by beta emission.

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