Nuclear Chemistry Honors

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What is the result of beta decay for element 50_24X?

Back

The result is element 50_25Y.

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Order the types of radiation from most to least penetrating.

Back

Gamma, Beta, Alpha.

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What are negatively charged particles found outside of the nucleus called?

Back

Electrons.

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What type of reaction is characterized by the splitting of a nucleus?

Back

Fission reaction.

Front

What is the symbol for alpha radiation?

Back

Alpha.

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What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative.

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What is nuclear fusion?

Back

The process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus.

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What is nuclear fission?

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The process where a heavy nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei.