Unit 1 Flashcards
Atomic Number
Number of Protons
Ions
When atom loses or gains an electron
Isotopes
elements with same number of protons but different number of neutrons
Alpha Radiation
two protons & two neutrons are released from atom
Beta Radiation
when electron is released from nucleus neutron breaks down into proton and electron
Proton/Neutron Radiation
Unlikely, but can happen yo
Positron
particle with mass identical to electron but positive charge
Positron Radiation
When proton and electron form neutron and positron
Gamma Radiation
Energetic form of light energy given off in quantum
Becquerel (Bq)
SI unit for rate of decay
Nuclear Stability
First 20 Elements, # of protons/neutrons equal After First 20, elements need more neutrons than protons
Strong Nuclear Force
Holds protons together
Above the Belt
Too many neutrons undergo Beta Radiation
Below the Belt
Too many protons undergo positron emission
Nuclei w/atomic #’s greater than 83
Too heavy undergo Alpha Radiation
To find energy produced in reaction
1.) Find mass difference in kG between reactants/products 2.) Use E=mc2