MT 2 Terms: Nuclear Chemistry

The symbol used for a beta particle

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The symbol used for a gamma particle

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The symbol used for an alpha

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This type of particle/emission can be stopped by lead

• alpha particle

• beta particle

• gamma radiation

This particle can be stopped by a sheet of paper or clothing

• alpha particle

• beta particle

• gamma radiation

Known as the force that holds protons and neutrons together

• London dispersion force

• Gravity

• Nuclear Force

• Dipole Dipole

This reaction involves changes to the nucleus of a single atom

• Chemical reaction

• Nuclear Reaction

• Synthesis Reaction

• Double Replacement Reaction

This particle can be stopped by a book or aluminum foil

• alpha particle

• beta particle

• gamma radiation

This reaction involves a neutron hitting a large radioactive isotope, splitting it into two new isotopes, and releasing energy

• Chemical reaction

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

• Synthesis Reaction

This reaction involves two different isotopes combining to form a single, new isotope and releasing energy

• Chemical reaction

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

• Synthesis Reaction