Physics GCSE
emitted particle numbers
What emitted particle numbers means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of emitted particle numbers
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The emitted particle is treated as a full member of the totals, with its own two numbers, and the -1 on a beta particle has to be included when the atomic numbers are added.
Topics that use emitted particle numbers
- Nuclear equations (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- balanced nuclear equations
- balancing equations
- beta decay
- conservation of charge
- conservation of mass number
- increased atomic number
- loss of energy
- nuclide notation
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