Nuclear Chemistry

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What is Nuclear Chemistry?

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Nuclear Chemistry is the study of the chemical and physical properties of elements as influenced by changes in the structure of the nucleus.

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What process occurs naturally in the center of stars like the Sun?

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Fusion is the process that occurs naturally in the center of stars like the Sun.

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What is Fission?

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Fission is the process of splitting a heavy atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy and often producing harmful radioactive waste.

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What is Fusion?

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Fusion is the joining of atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is a chain reaction in nuclear chemistry?

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A chain reaction is a series of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to occur.

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What is radioactive waste?

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Radioactive waste is material that contains radioactive substances and poses a risk to human health and the environment.

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What is half-life?

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

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What is the half-life of iodine-131?

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The half-life of iodine-131 is 8 days.

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Solve this equation for alpha decay: 8_5^209At = ___ + 2^4He

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The answer is 83_205Bi.

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What is alpha decay?

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Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.