Nuclear chemistry Flashcards
what is transmutation?
Transmutation is the change of a nucleus from one element to another
how can you tell natural transmutation?
1 reactant
how many reactants does artificial transmutation have?
2 reactants
what do the mass and atomic numbers have to do on each side of the equation?
equal each other
Which nuclear emission has the greatest penetrating power?
gamma radiation
What type of reaction is H + H → He
nuclear fusion
where does the energy come from in nuclear reactions?
conversion of mass/matter to energy
what reaction is U + n → Ba + Kr + 3n
nuclear fission
What is a Half-life?
the time for half of a radioactive isotope to decay.
what can Iodine-131 be used for
treat and diagnose thyroid disorders
what can be used to date once living organisms?
carbon-14
