Unit 3: Nuclear Chemistry

Front

A nuclear reaction where a nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei is called?

Back

Fission

Front

What is released when nuclei decay?

Back

Energy

Front

Negatively charged particles found outside of the nucleus are called?

Back

Electrons

Front

What is the term for spontaneous emission from the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Radioactivity

Front

Which type of radiation has the highest penetrating power?

Back

Gamma radiation

Front

What is the process called when two nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus?

Back

Fusion

Front

What are the three main types of nuclear radiation?

Back

Alpha, Beta, Gamma

Front

What is an alpha particle composed of?

Back

2 protons and 2 neutrons (Helium nucleus)

Front

What is the charge of a beta particle?

Back

Negative (electron)

Front

What type of radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

Back

Alpha radiation