Nuclear Transformation: all elements with atomic numbers greater than 95 (transuranium elements)

Radioactive nuclides can be put into organisms through food or drugs, and be traced for medical diagnostics.

TYPES OF RADIOACTIVITY

The change of one element into another by particle bombardment (neutron, α particle, proton, nucleus).

DETECTION OF RADIOACTIVITY: Uses a substance that gives off light when struck by high-energy particles.

TYPES OF RADIATION DAMAGES: damage to DNA in reproductive cells that shows effect in offspring

RADIOACTIVITY: A certain level of radiation naturally occurs all around us, even in our bodies (potassium-40).

NUCLEAR ACTIVITY: The nucleus has strongly affect the chemistry of the atom (bond making/ breaking).

DAMAGING EFFECTS ON RADIATION: the ability of radiation to ionize molecules and atoms. More massive particles have more potential to interact with and ionize other molecules.

DETECTION OF RADIOACTIVITY:

Geiger- Muller counter

Stand for PET:

HALF-LIFE: Time required for the whole of the original sample of nuclei to decay.

A nucleus with a specified number of protons and neutrons (= a specific isotope)

BONUS:

What is the theme of the PowerPoint presentation of our group which entitled "Nuclear Chemistry"