Nuclear Chemistry
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Science
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10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Geiger counter?
Back
A radiation detector that makes use of a gas-filled metal tube to measure ionizing radiation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of radiation has the lowest penetrating power?
Back
Alpha radiation, which can only penetrate 0.05 mm into the body and can be stopped by the skin.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Half-life?
Back
The amount of time it takes for half the nuclei in a sample of the isotope to decay.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an alpha particle?
Back
An emitted helium nucleus.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a benefit of nuclear fission?
Back
The ability to release tremendous amounts of energy.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is beta radiation?
Back
A type of radiation that consists of high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is gamma radiation?
Back
A form of electromagnetic radiation of high energy and short wavelength, emitted from radioactive decay.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
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