Intro to Nuclear Chemistry

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What is nuclear fission?

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Nuclear fission is a reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, along with the release of energy.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process.

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What type of radioactive particle can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

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Alpha particle.

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How many neutrons are in the isotope Uranium-235?

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143 neutrons.

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What is the equation that represents the relationship of energy to mass?

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e = mc².

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Which electromagnetic wave has the highest energy?

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Gamma waves.

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What is an alpha particle?

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An alpha particle is a type of radiation consisting of two protons and two neutrons, equivalent to a helium nucleus.

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What is a beta particle?

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A beta particle is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted during radioactive decay.

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What is gamma radiation?

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Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation of high energy and short wavelength, emitted from radioactive decay.

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What is the half-life of a radioactive substance?

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

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