Nuclear Chemistry

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What do two different isotopes of an atom have in common?

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Number of protons.

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

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Fission.

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What is the missing isotope that will balance the following nuclear equation: 9_4Be + 1_1H → _____ + 4_2He?

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6_3Li.

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What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

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4_2He.

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What is Half-life?

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The amount of time it takes for half the nuclei in a sample of the isotope to decay.

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What is the definition of nuclear chemistry?

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The study of the chemical and physical properties of elements as influenced by changes in the structure of the nucleus.

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What is fusion in nuclear chemistry?

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A nuclear reaction where two light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus.

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What is radioactive decay?

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The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

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What is a beta particle?

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A high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted during radioactive decay.

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What is the difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission is the splitting of a nucleus, while fusion is the combining of nuclei.

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