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Unit 3- NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY Flashcards

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1
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What does alpha radiation consist of?

A

Two protons and two neutrons

Carry a double positive charge

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What is alpha particles attracted to?

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Negatively charged plate

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3
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what is the symbols for an alpha particle?

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What is beta radiation attracted to?

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Positively charged plate

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In beta radiation what does the neutron break down to?

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A neutron changes into a proton

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What happens to the electrons in beta radiation?

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Ejected from the nucleus of an atom

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What is gamma radiation

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Electromagnetic waves from the nucleus of an atom

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What is gamma radiation attracted to?

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nothing, not deflected by an electric field

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What is the travel distance of alpha radiation and what can stop it?

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few cm, it can be stopped by piece of paper

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10
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What is the travel distance of beta radiation and what can stop it?

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over a meter in air stopped by sheet of aluminium

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What is the travel distance of gamma radiation and what can stop it?

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Great distance in air, stopped by barriers made of materials such as lead or concrete

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12
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What is a half life?

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Time taken for the activity to decrease by half

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What is the symbols for a beta particle?

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Which particle will be formed when an atom of 239U emits a Beta particle?

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239 Np

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Which particle will be formed when an atom of 226Ra emits an alpha particle?

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222Rn

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A sample of Polonium-208 has a mass of 6g. It is a gamma-emitting radioisotope with a half life of 3 years.

Calculate the mass, in grams, of Polonium-208 that would be left after 15 years.

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year 0 –> 6g

year 3 –> 3g

year 6 –> 1.5g

year 9 –> 0.75g

year 12 –> 0.375g

year 15 –> 0.1875g

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A sample of Tungstem-185 has an original mass of 40g.

After 300 days, 2.5g of the sample is left.

What is the half life of Tungstem-185 ?

A

day 0 –> 40g

day ? –> 20g

day ? –> 10g

day ? –> 5g

day ? –> 2.5g –> 300days

300days / 4 = 75 days

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