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Nuclear Chemistry Review

Quiz by Justin Tisdale

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  • Q1
    releases lots of energy when heavy nucleus splits into smaller nuclei
    Nuclear fission
    30s
  • Q2
    releases lots of energy when lighter nuclei combine into a heavy nucleus
    Nuclear fusion
    30s
  • Q3
    any source that releases radioactive particles or rays
    radiation
    30s
  • Q4
    radiation that affects both atomic mass and number
    alpha decay
    30s
  • Q5
    radiation that affects only the atomic number
    beta decay
    30s
  • Q6
    radiation that does not affect atomic mass or number
    gamma decay
    30s
  • Q7
    beta decay due to "heavy" isotope having too many neutrons
    beta minus
    30s
  • Q8
    beta decay due to "light" isotope having too few neutrons
    beta plus
    30s
  • Q9
    can be used to block beta particles
    wood / metal foil
    30s
  • Q10
    can be used to partially block gamma rays
    lead/concrete
    30s
  • Q11
    can be used to block alpha particles
    paper
    30s
  • Q12
    reasons that nuclear fusion is not yet viable
    extreme temperature and pressure
    30s
  • Q13
    reaction that cannot be sped up, slowed down; not affected by change in temp. , pressure or catalyst
    nuclear reaction
    30s
  • Q14
    this determines the type of decay that will happen
    neutron to proton ratio
    30s
  • Q15
    time it takes for 50% of radioactive isotope to decay
    half life
    30s

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