Nuclear Chemistry

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What type of radiation releases an electron?

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Beta radiation

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What is the time taken for half of an amount of radioactive atoms to decay?

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Half-life

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What is the name of the isotope with the symbol I-131?

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Iodine-131

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When the isotope 50_24X releases a beta particle, what is the resulting element Y?

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50_25Y

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Which type of nuclear radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

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Alpha radiation

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What is the definition of nuclear fusion?

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A process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the definition of nuclear fission?

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A process where a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, accompanied by the release of energy.

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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 the difference between alpha, beta, and gamma radiation?

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Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, beta radiation consists of electrons, and gamma radiation consists of high-energy photons.

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What is the significance of the half-life in nuclear chemistry?

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It helps determine the rate of decay of radioactive substances and is crucial for dating materials.