Nuclear Chemistry Review F24

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Each element with an atomic number greater than 83 is said to be ________

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radioactive

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Solve this equation for beta decay: 6^14C = ___ + -1^0e

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7^14N

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Fill in the blanks: In nuclear _____, two ____ nuclei are ______ together to form one larger nucleus.

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fusion; smaller; combined

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What is the half-life of the parent isotope if it is 4500 million years?

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4500 million years

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Takes place in the sun and stars

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Fusion

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What is nuclear fission?

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The process of splitting a large nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process of combining smaller nuclei to form a larger nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is a half-life?

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The time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay.

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What is a radioactive isotope?

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An isotope that is unstable and decays over time, emitting radiation.

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What is beta decay?

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A type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (electron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.

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