Nuclear Chemistry KAM

Front

Balance the following equation: 14_6C --> 0_-1e + ________

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14_7N

Front

Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom are called

Back

Protons

Front

What has the lowest penetrating power and can be stopped by a piece of paper or clothing?

Back

Alpha particles

Front

The time needed for half of a radioactive sample to decay is called its __________.

Back

Half-life

Front

True or False: Gamma rays damage human cells/tissue.

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True

Front

What are the three main types of radiation?

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Alpha, Beta, Gamma

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral

Front

What is the process called when an unstable nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation?

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Radioactive decay