Half life practice problems

Half life practice problems

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Chemistry, Physics

KG - University

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1.

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Nuclear chain reaction?

Back

A process where the products of one reaction cause additional reactions.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

After the third half-life, how much of the sample is left?

Back

1/8 of the original sample.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Nuclear fission?

Back

When scientists split the nuclei of atoms with neutrons.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of radiation is emitted if it is reduced significantly when wrapped in foil?

Back

Beta radiation.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens during a half-life?

Back

Half of the radioactive nuclei in a sample decay.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of half-life in radioactive dating?

Back

It helps determine the age of materials by measuring the remaining radioactive isotopes.

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