Nuclear Chemistry

Which of the following uses nuclear fusion power?

• The sun

• Atomic Bombs

• Nuclear Power Plants

• Hydrogen Bombs

If an element has a half life of 20.0 minutes, how many half lives have passed in 80.0 minutes

Which of the following would stop an alpha particle?

• Lead

• Aluminum/Plastic

• Paper

Which of the following would stop a beta particle?

• Lead

• Aluminum/Plastic

• Paper

Which of the following would stop a gamma particle?

• Lead

• Aluminum/Plastic

• Paper

Which type of nuclear decay is occurring?

• Fission

• Alpha Decay

• Beta Decay

• Gamma Decay

What is the mass of the daughter nucleus?

What is the atomic number of the daughter nucleus?

What is the symbol of the daughter nucleus?

If you start with 24.0 g of an element with a half life of 2.0 days, how many grams are still radioactive after 6.0 days?