Theory - Unit 2 - Nuclear Flashcards
1
Q
Predict the element formed and write a balanced nuclear equation for the following statement:
Uranium-238 decays by alpha emission to form __________.
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2
Q
What are both of the symbols for each of the following types of nuclear decay:
Alpha, Beta, Gamma
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3
Q
Chain Reaction
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4
Q
Fission
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5
Q
Fusion
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6
Q
Radioactivity
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When the nucleus of an atom becomes unstable and decays. This tends to happen to large atoms (larger than atomic number 83) becuase the number of protons to neutrons in the nucleus is unbalanced.
7
Q
The three types of radiation and their penetration abilities:
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8
Q
Half Life
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The time it takes for the amount of a radioactive element to decay by half.
