Nuclear review Flashcards
1
Q
Charge of Alpha
A
2+
2
Q
Charge of Beta
A
1-
3
Q
Charge of Gamma
A
0
4
Q
Size of mass of Alpha
A
Large
5
Q
Size of mass of Beta
A
Medium
6
Q
Size of mass Alpha
A
Small
7
Q
Shielding of Alpha
A
Paper or clothing
8
Q
Shielding of beta
A
Metal or foil
9
Q
Shielding of Gamma
A
Lead or Concrete
10
Q
What is nuclear fission
A
Atom splits due to being hit by a Neutron
11
Q
What is Nuclear Fusion
A
2 Small Nuclei join together
12
Q
3 examples of fission
A
Nuclear reactor, Bomb and hydrogen bomb Neutrons
13
Q
2 examples of fusion
A
Sun and Hydrogen bomb
14
Q
What changes in a nuclear reaction
A
Protons and neutrons
15
Q
What changes in a chemical reaction
A
Electrons