Homework #19: Radioactive Particles and Transmutation

In which type of nuclear reaction do two light nuclei combine to produce a heavier nucleus? (Choose two)

• fission

• fusion

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In which process does a heavy nucleus split into two lighter nuclei? (Choose two)

• fission

• fusion

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Which reaction releases the greatest amount of energy per mole of reactant?

• decomposition

• esterification

• fermentation

• fission

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Which term represents a nuclear reaction?

• decomposition

• deposition

• neutralization

• transmutation

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Which type of reaction is represented by this equation?

• decomposition

• saponification

• combustion

• transmutation

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In which type of reaction is an atom of one element converted to an atom of a different element?

• decomposition

• saponification

• combustion

• transmutation

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Which change occurs during a nuclear fission reaction?

• Covalent bonds are converted to ionic bonds.

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  Isotopes are converted to isomers.

• Temperature is converted to mass.

• Matter is converted to energy.

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The energy released by a nuclear fusion reaction is produced when

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  energy is converted to mass

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  temperature is converted to heat

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  heat is converted to temperature

• mass is converted to energy

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Which process converts mass into energy?

• distillation of ethanol

• 
  filtration of a mixture

• fusion of hydrogen atoms

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  ionization of cesium atoms

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Fission and fusion reactions both release energy. However, only fusion reactions

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  require elements with large atomic numbers

• create radioactive products

• use radioactive reactants

• combine light nuclei

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