Nuclear Chemistry

Front

What is the time needed for half of a radioactive sample to decay?

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Half-life

Front

What type of nuclear radiation is emitted when an alpha particle is released?

Back

Alpha radiation

Front

What happens when the number of protons in an atom changes?

Back

It becomes a completely different atom, with different properties.

Front

What is a nuclear reaction where a nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei?

Back

Fission reaction

Front

What is the process called when two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus?

Back

Fusion reaction

Front

What type of radiation has the highest penetrating power?

Back

Gamma radiation

Front

What is the term for the process of a nucleus emitting a beta particle?

Back

Beta decay

Front

What is the primary difference between fission and fusion?

Back

Fission splits a nucleus, while fusion combines nuclei.

Front

What is a common use of nuclear fission in energy production?

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Nuclear power plants use fission to generate electricity.

Front

What is the main product of a fission reaction?

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Smaller nuclei and energy.