Nuclear Chemistry Flashcards

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Alpha decay

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A type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle and transforms into a different element.

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Alpha particle

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A particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons, identical to a helium nucleus.

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Artificial transmutation

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The process of changing one element into another using nuclear reactions.

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Beta (-) decay

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A type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (electron) is emitted.

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Beta (-) particle

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An electron emitted during beta decay.

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Beta (+) decay

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A type of radioactive decay in which a positron is emitted.

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Beta (+) particle

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A positron emitted during beta decay.

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Carbon-14

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A radioactive isotope of carbon used in carbon dating.

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Carbon dating

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A method for determining the age of an object containing organic material by using the properties of radiocarbon (carbon-14).

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Cobalt-60

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A radioactive isotope of cobalt used in radiotherapy.