Unit 10 Nuclear Fission Flashcards
1
Q
An unstable isotope
A
Radioisotope
2
Q
Continue to decays unless it hits something stable
A
Radioisotope
3
Q
Very Large unstable isotope
A
Fisson
4
Q
When hit by a neuron, it decays into 2 atoms and 3 neurons
A
Fission
5
Q
Creates a chain reaction process
A
Fission
6
Q
When 2 small atoms are put under high heat and pressures, the combine
A
Fusion
7
Q
Combines into one large atom and neutron
A
Fusion
8
Q
Process that fuels the sun
A
Fusion
9
Q
Time required for 1/2 of nuclei of radioisotope same to decay products
A
Half-Life
10
Q
Shielding Material: Paper
A
Alpha
11
Q
Travel Distance: 2cm
A
Alpha
12
Q
Shielding Material: Piece of Wood
A
Beta/Positron
13
Q
Shielding Material: 1m of concrete
A
Gamma
14
Q
Shielding Material: Goes through everything
A
Neutron
15
Q
Travel Distance: Thousands of miles
A
Neutron
