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
Mass Defect
all nuclei have smaller mass than sum of their subatomic particles mass is being converted into Strong Nuclear Force
To find Nuclear Binding Energy
1.) Find mass difference in Kg between nucleus/sum of subatomic particles 2.) Use E=mc2
Nuclear Fission
Splitting unstable nucleus & releasing energy
Nuclear Fussion
Two nuclei fusing & releasing energy
Electromagnetic Radiation
form of energy that acts like a wave through space
Blackbody Radiation
When objects are heated the release energy in light that is not emitted continuously like a wave should be
Planck’s View on Light
blackbody object release light in form of Quantam
Quantam
Minimum amount of energy an atom can gain or lose