Step 3: Complete a model for each of the six nuclear changes.
a) Model each process using the descriptions below, using diagrams, pictures, a comic strip, or a
brochure.
b) Label your paper with the numbers 1 through 6 and be sure to allow adequate space for one
model under each number.
1. Alpha decay of an element with an atomic number of 84 and a mass number of 210
2. Beta-plus decay of an element with an atomic number of 11 and a mass number of 22
3. Beta-minus decay of an element with an atomic number of 11 and a mass number of 24
4. Gamma decay of an element with an atomic number 27 and a mass number of 60
5. Nuclear fission of an element with an atomic number of 92 and a mass number of 235
6. Nuclear fusion of deuterium and tritium into helium
c) Each of your models should include the following information:
a. For models 1 through 4:
i. The symbol of all elements along with atomic numbers and atomic masses
ii. The symbol to represent the emitted particle
b. For model 5:
i. The symbol of all elements along with atomic numbers and atomic masses
ii. A representation of the added and released neutron(s)
c. For model 6:
i. The symbol of all elements along with atomic numbers and atomic masses
ii. A representation of the neutron released