Unit 5: Radioactivity Two Flashcards by Josh Connell | Brainscape

Q

Explain carbon dating

A

lol

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Explain argon dating

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Rocks contain argon as a result of decay from potassium into argon-40. The age of a rock can be calculated by measuring the proportion of argon-40 to potassium-40

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Describe the NZ graph and what it shows

A

The NZ graph shows the ideal number of neutrons and protons stable nuclei have and therefore which ones are likely to emit radiation ( as they are unstable )

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Q

Argon question lol

A

lol

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Q

A nucleus is unstable if (4 reasons)

A

Too many neutrons
Too few neutrons
Too many nucleons: too heavy
Too much energy

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