1.  3 protons, 4 neutrons, 3 electrons.  Lithium

2.

Radiation What it is Range Stopped by
Alpha (a) Helium nucleus (NOT atom) 1 cm in air Skin, sheet of paper
Beta (b) High speed electron 50 cm in air 3 mm aluminium sheet
Gamma (g) Electromagnetic radiation Infinite Several cm lead

3. 

The atomic number is the number of protons

The mass number is the number of protons and neutrons.

4. 

Element Mass Number Atomic Number Neutrons
Uranium 238 238 92 146
Uranium 235 235 92 143
Plutonium 233 94 139

 

5.  Alpha is positive (+2); beta is negative (-1); gamma has no charge.

 

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