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Nuclear Chemistry Updated 2020
Nuclear Chemistry Updated 2020
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A #chemistry #blindquiz to introduce #nuclear fusion, fission, and reactions
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What is a nuclear reaction where a heavy nucleus splits spontaneously?
fission
fusion
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So that means that fission is...
the combination of 2 small particles
the decay of a large particle
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A reaction in which small nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus is called
fission
background radiation
fusion
a chemical reaction
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What particle is needed to complete the following equation?
208
84
Po ->
204
82
Pb + _____
0-1e
10n
42He
0+1e
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Nuclear fusion
can be controlled in the laboratory
is used in medicine
takes place in the sun
occurs at low temperature
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A beta particle is a(n)
helium nucleus
hydrogen nucleus
electron ejected from the nucleus
photon
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Gamma radiation is pure energy
True
False
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Where does nuclear chemistry take place? (hint: Think of the root of the word!)
In the nucleus
In the orbitals
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Is fusion the decay of a large particle, or the combination of 2 small particles? (think FUSE)
the combination of 2 small particles
the decay of a large particle
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What particle does
14
6
C emit when it decays to
14
7
N?
beta
proton
neutron
alpha particle
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Fission reactions spontaneously occur in some elements.
False
True
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Does gamma radiation change the atomic mass?
Yes
No
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What particle is emitted in alpha radiation?
helium nucleus
electron
hydrogen nucleus
photon
