Terminology pt 3 Flashcards

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Radioactivity

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Emission of ionizing radiation, consequence of nuclear reaction

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Polymerization

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Small molecules (monomers) combine chainlike called a polymer

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Alpha

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Positively charged particle only dangerous when ingested

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Beta

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More penetrating power than alpha. Can travel 7ft. Can burn skin. SCBA can protect you.

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Gamma

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High energy radiation. Penetrate human tissue. *time, distance and shielding (lead, cement, water) can protect you

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Neutron

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Substance propensity to release energy or undergo change. Ex: self reaction, polymerization, violent reaction

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Water reactivity

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Sensitivity of material to water without addition of heat

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Riot control gas

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“Tear gas” make people unable to function, cause irritation eyes, mouth, throat, lungs and skin

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Saturated hydrocarbons

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Single bonds

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Unsaturated hydrocarbons

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“One double bond” or at least “one triple bond”

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Aromatic hydrocarbons

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“Benzene ring “ six carbon atoms and double bonds. Hazard is toxicity

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Self acceleration decomposing temperature

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Irreversible decomposing

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Solubility

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Substance forms solution with water

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Solution

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Completely dissolved

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Slurry

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Mixture of solid and liquid

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Specific gravity

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Weight of souls or liquid compared to equal volume of water. Value is 1. Low=rise High=sink

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Strength

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Concentration of solution. Corrosive-ionization in acid/water

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Sublimation

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Solid to vapor phase. Without passing through liquid

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Temperature of product

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Influences hazards present and measures taken to control an incident involving product

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toxic product of combustion

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Byproducts of combustion process that harms humans. PPE protect against it.

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Vapor density

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Weight vapor compared to air

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Vapor pressure

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Pressure exerted from closed container by vapor space above he liquid inside. Can cause breach when heated. Measured in milliliter.