Nuclear Chemistry Test Flashcards by anslee kapsch

Q

Beta release

A

Electron

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Alpha release

A

2p

2n

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Gamma release

A

Energy

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Amount of energy

Alpha beta gamma

A

Gamma high
Beta med
Alpha low

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Q

Stops gamma

A

Lead

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Stops beta

A

6mm aluminum

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Stops alpha

A

Paper

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Q

Atomic mass

Alpha

A

Decreases by 4

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Atomic mass

Beta

A

Doesn’t change

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Atomic mass

Gamma

A

Doesn’t change

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Atomic #

Alpha

A

Decreases by 2

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Atomic #

Beta

A

Increases by 1

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Atomic #

Gamma

A

Doesn’t change

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Q

Fission definition

A

Splitting of nucleus into two or more nuclei

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Fission conditions

A

Fast neutrons

Greater than iron

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Fission energy required

A

Little

Q

Fission natural occurrences

A

Doesn’t occur in nature

Q

Fusion definition

A

Combining lighter nuclei to form heavier nuclei

Q

Fusion conditions

A

Less than iron

High temp and pressure

Q

Fusion energy

A

High energy

Q

Fusion natural occurrence

A

Stars and sun

Q

Benefits and drawbacks of nuclear power

A

Good:
No smoke
Developed tech
Efficient

Cons
Expensive
High risk for accident
Long construction time