2024 Nuclear Chemistry Review
Flashcard
•
Science
•
10th Grade
•
Hard
+1
Standards-aligned
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview
15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is nuclear decay?
Back
Nuclear decay is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation, resulting in the transformation of the nucleus into a different element or isotope.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are gamma rays?
Back
Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted during nuclear decay, characterized by having no mass and no charge.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is fission?
Back
Fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, along with the release of energy and often harmful radioactive waste.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is fusion?
Back
Fusion is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a significant amount of energy, and is the process that powers stars.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS1-1
NGSS.HS-ESS1-3
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of radiation is emitted during beta decay?
Back
Beta decay emits beta particles, which are high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a chain reaction in nuclear chemistry?
Back
A chain reaction is a series of reactions where the products of one reaction initiate further reactions, commonly seen in nuclear fission.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between fission and fusion?
Back
Fission involves splitting heavy atomic nuclei, while fusion involves combining light atomic nuclei.
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Nuclear and Radioactivity Flashcard Review Quizizz (with feedback)
Flashcard
•
10th Grade
15 questions
Radioactivity Review
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Nuclear Chemistry
Flashcard
•
10th Grade
15 questions
Nuclear Chemistry
Flashcard
•
10th Grade
15 questions
Nuclear Chemistry
Flashcard
•
10th Grade
15 questions
Types of Radioactive decay
Flashcard
•
10th Grade
15 questions
Types of Radioactive decay
Flashcard
•
10th Grade
15 questions
Nuclear Chemistry
Flashcard
•
10th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
25 questions
Equations of Circles
Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)
Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System
Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice
Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers
Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons
Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review
Quiz
•
10th Grade