Exam IV Flashcards by Madeline Comeau | Brainscape

Q

What protects a person against beta waves?

A

Cloth

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What protects a person against gamma waves?

A

Lead

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Q

Why is radiation dangerous?

A

It can ionize cells

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Q

How do nuclear power plants work?

A

FISSION due to high energy

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How does Cd contribute to nuclear power plants?

A

It absorbs neutrons without creating more fission

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What are beta particles identical to?

A

Electrons

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Where are the most stable elements located on a graph?

A

Near the middle; medium sized nuclei

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Anode is

A

Negative

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What takes place at the cathode?

A

Reduction

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Cathode is

A

Positive

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What takes place at the anode?

A

Oxidation

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Critical mass

A

amount of mass needed in order to produce a nuclear reaction

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Binding energy

A

amt of energy needed to break up a nucleus! :)

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Q

Salt bridge is used for…

A

Maintenance of neutrality

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Q

Galvanic cell uses what kind of rxn?

A

Spontanous

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Electrolytic therefore uses what kind of rxn?

A

NON-SPONTANEOUS