Nuclear Chemistry Review

Front

What are the three types of radioactive particles?

Back

Alpha, Beta, Gamma

Front

What is the frequency of yellow light with a wavelength of 5.70 x 10^-7 meters? (c = 3.00 x 10^8)

Back

5.26 x 10^14 s^-1

Front

What is the product of the decay: 240Pu —› ____ + 4He?

Back

236U

Front

What is Fission?

Back

The splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei.

Front

What is Radioactive Decay?

Back

The process by which unstable atoms emit radiation until they become stable.

Front

Define Alpha Particle.

Back

A type of radioactive particle consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, equivalent to a helium nucleus.

Front

Define Beta Particle.

Back

A high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted during radioactive decay.

Front

Define Gamma Radiation.

Back

Electromagnetic radiation of high frequency emitted from a nucleus during radioactive decay.

Front

What is the difference between Fission and Fusion?

Back

Fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus, while Fusion is the combining of light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

Front

What is half-life?

Back

The time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay.