Nuclear Chemistry

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What do these symbols represent? Options: alpha particle, beta particle, neutron, gamma ray

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alpha particle

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How many protons are in this atom? Options: 3, 4, 6, 10

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3

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What do you call the energy required to prevent the protons in the nucleus from repelling?

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binding energy

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How many neutrons are in this isotope of Uranium?

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143

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How are these isotopes different?

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Different number of neutrons

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What process is modeled by the equation? Options: alpha decay, beta decay, fission, fusion

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fission

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What process is modeled with this equation? Options: alpha decay, beta decay, fission, fusion

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fusion

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What is the mass number of an isotope that has 20 protons, 21 neutrons, and 18 electrons?

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41

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What is one problem with using nuclear fission as an energy source?

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finding ways of storing radioactive wastes

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What type of nuclear equation is this? Options: fusion, fission, alpha, beta

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beta