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WorksheetsUnit 2 Nuclear Chemistry Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 20mins
What process that we discussed occurs in the sun?
alpha decay
fission
beta decay
fusion
What is one problem with studying nuclear fusion in the lab?
it is too expensive
materials are too big to fit in a lab
clean energy production
necessary pressure & temperatures can't be easily maintained
Which of the following describes fission?
breaking apart large atoms into small ones and releasing energy
transferring electrons from one atom to another
combining smaller atoms into larger ones and releasing energy
atoms spontaneously giving off particles
The isotope Carbon-14 (C-14) has _____ protons.
6
12
14
7
The isotope that has 19 protons and 21 neutrons is _____.
Potassium-40 (K-40)
Potassium-19 (K-19)
Zirconium-40 (Zr-40)
Zirconium-19 (Zr-41)
Fill in the blank for the missing part of the decay equation. What type of decay is this?
e
He
alpha
beta
Fill in the blank for the missing part of the decay equation. What type of decay is this?
U-238
U-240
alpha
beta
Fill in the blank for the missing part of the decay equation. What type of decay is this?
Pb-204
Pb-200
alpha
beta
What type of nuclear reaction is used currently to produce electric power?
electricity
fission
fusion
Which of the following is a FUSION reaction?
generates a large volume of solid radioactive waste
can easily be performed in a laboratory setting
the products of the reactions are not radioactive
occurs only in the core of the sun
Which of the following is a FISSION reaction?
generates a large volume of solid radioactive waste
can easily be performed in a laboratory setting
occurs only in the core of the sun
can be used to heat water & generate steam
