Nuclear & Gas Laws

Front

What is located in the 'A' position of a correctly written symbol?

Back

Mass number

Front

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

Back

Fission

Front

Which type of radiation has the highest penetrating power and can penetrate several cm of lead?

Back

Gamma radiation

Front

What happens to the pressure of a gas if the temperature increases?

Back

The pressure increases.

Front

What do two different isotopes of an atom have in common?

Back

Number of protons.

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is fusion in the context of nuclear reactions?

Back

A nuclear reaction where two light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus.

Front

What is the difference between alpha and beta radiation?

Back

Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, while beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons.

Front

What is the principle behind Boyle's Law?

Back

At constant temperature, the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume.

Front

What is the definition of isotopes?

Back

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.