Radioactivity Flashcards
1
Q
How do you calculate atomic mass?
A
mass number = protons + neutrons
1
Q
What is the atomic number?
A
The number of protons in an atom
2
Q
What is a subatomic particle and it’s types?
A
Protons, neutron, electrons
3
Q
What is the structure of an atom?
A
Neutrons and protons in the nucleus and electrons on the outside
4
Q
What is one trend of the periodic table?
A
- The atomic radius gets bigger the lower down and more to the left you go
- The more upper-right diagonal you go, the more non-metallics characteristics there are
5
Q
How is an isotope different from an atom?
A
Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons
6
Q
What are the 3 types of radiation?
A
Alpha, Beta, Gamma
7
Q
Portals of entry?
A
8
Q
Chemical properties of an isotope?
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