Nuclear Review Flashcard

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What is the half-life of Uranium-235?

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703.8 million years.

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If you start with a 10 gram sample of Uranium-235, how much will remain after 1,407.6 million years?

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2.5 grams.

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What type of decay does Plutonium-241 undergo?

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Beta decay.

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What is the radioactive isotope commonly used in nuclear weapons?

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Plutonium-241.

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What is the radioactive isotope found in the metal cylinders used in the crime?

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Cesium-137.

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How far can gamma radiation travel?

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Galaxies.

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What materials can block alpha radiation?

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Paper or skin.

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What is the primary use of Uranium-235 in nuclear reactions?

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Fission reactions.

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What type of radiation is emitted during beta decay?

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Beta particles.

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What is the difference between alpha, beta, and gamma radiation?

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Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons, and gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons.