Elements Of Life Flashcards
What is empirical formula?
Simplest ratio of atoms in each element of a compound
What’s Avogardo’s number?
6.02 x 10(23), the number of particulars in 1 mole of a substance
What’s molecular formula?
The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule
What is a isotope?
Atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number but different mass numbers
What is a radioisotope?
Isotopes with unstable nuclei
Alpha radiation is stopped by?
Paper or skin
Alpha radiation is what?
A helium nuclei
Beta radiation can be stopped by what?
Aluminium foil
Half life isn’t effected by what?
Temperature
Tracers are followed by what?
Geiger Counters
What is nuclear fusion?
The joining together of two or more nuclei to form a heavier nucleus of a new element
Why are high temperatures and pressures needed in nuclear fusion?
To overcome the repulsion between the two positive nuclei
Do electrons closest to the nucleus have the highest energy?
No, they have lowest
Similarities between absorption and emission spectra?
Lines are in the same position and lines become closer together at higher frequencies
What does the higher melting point ionic lattice or simple molecular?
Ionic lattice