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Chemistry 2.0 Flashcards

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Isotopes

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Isotopes of an Element share the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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Radiation

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the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles

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Molecular

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relating to or consisting of molecules.

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stable

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Where the protons and neutrons held together strongly, with a strong nuclear force Usually with a full outer shell.

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unstable

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Where protons and neutrons are not held together strongly.

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radioisotopes

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Radioisotopes are isotopes where its protons and neutrons are not held together strongly. They decay into other elements by releasing particles, which causes radiation.

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Nuclear Radiation

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Nuclear Radiation is the emission of particles and electromagnetic waves.

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Alpha Particles

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Alpha particles are particles emitted from the nucleus of an atom. They consist of two protons and two neutrons, essentially a helium nucleus.

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Beta Particles

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Beta particles are particles that are emitted from the nucleus of an atom. They have the same mass and size as an electron.

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Gamma rays

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Gamma rays are rays emitted from the nucleus after alpha, or beta decay. Gamma rays can penetrate almost anything and can only be stopped by a thick sheet of lead. Gamma radiation is very dangerous. Gamma rays are not particles.

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Half-Life

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The half-life is the time it takes for half of the nuclei of an atom to decay.

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cosmic radiation

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cosmic radiation is the radiation that comes from outer space. They are mostly in the form of high-energy protons from stars and suns.

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Radiometric dating

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Radiometric dating is a technique used to record how old a sample from an archaeological site. It uses a naturally occurring radioisotope to measure its age.

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Radiocarbon dating

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Radiocarbon dating is radiometric dating with the isotopes of carbon.

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Nuclear reactors

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Nuclear reactors are basically generators that use the isotopes of uranium to create electricity. They do this by a process called nuclear fission, which creates heat that causes water to boil, the steam drives the turbines which creates electricity.

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Fuel rods

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Fuel rods are rods that contain uranium dioxide which is sealed in.

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fission

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Nuclear fission is where neutrons are fired at a radioactive element, causing it to split and form two new elements, this releases neutrons radiation and heat.

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external radiotherapy

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External radiotherapy is where they direct radiation to the treatment area by a machine.

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internal radiotherapy

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Internal radiotherapy or brachytherapy is where they place a radioisotope inside the body or near itself.

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Meltdown

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A meltdown is where the fuel rods in a nuclear reactor melts due to extreme heat.

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ground zero

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Ground zero is the centre of the nuclear blast.

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thermal flash

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The thermal flash is the enormous amounts of heat and radiation spread out from the centre of the blast.

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electromagnetic pulse

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An electromagnetic pulse is a burst of energy in the form of gamma rays which is extremely harmful to all electrical systems.

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nuclear fallout

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Nuclear fallout is the radioactive nuclei formed during the nuclear reactions, as well as tonnes of dust are blasted to atmosphere high. In the following weeks, increasing background radioactivity.

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chemical reactions

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Chemical reactions are a process which involves the rearrangement of the molecular structure, by breaking bonds and creating new ones, creating different chemical properties.

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Exothermic

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Exothermic is when energy and heat is being produced or released by something,

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Endothermic

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Endothermic is where energy and heat are being absorbed and gets cold.

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Precipitate

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The precipitate is the insoluoble solid that is formed when two soluble substances are mixed.

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Reactant /reagent

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The reactant or the reagent is the input substance or chemical in a chemical reaction.

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Products

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The products are the produce or the new substances formed after a chemical reaction.

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Synthesis/Combination reactions

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Synthesis or combination reactions are reactions that involve multiple reactants forming a single product.
e.g 2 H2(g) + O2(g) = 2 H2O(g)

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Decomposition reactions.

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Decomposition reactions are the exact opposite of synthesis/combination reactions. it involves one reactant being split into several products.

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Combustion reactions

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Combustion reactions are reactions that involve carbon and hydrogen atoms reacting with oxygen atoms creating carbon dioxide and water vapour. Combustion is an exothermic reaction.

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Single displacement reactions

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Single displacement reactions are reactions that involve elements of a pure substance replaces those of an element in a chemical compound. The pure element is usually a metal.
e.g. 2 Al(s) + 3 CuSO4(aq) = Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3 Cu(s)

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Double displacement/ Precipitation reactions.

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These reactions are where elements from two compounds switch to form two new compounds, usually with two cations switching spots in an ionic compound.

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Acid-Base/Neutralisation reactions.

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These reactions are the same as double displacement reactions except it produces water and salt.

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Acid-Carbonate reactions.

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Acid-carbonate reactions occur when an acid and carbonates or hydrogen carbonates react with each another. This produces salt carbon dioxide and water.

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Acid-Metal reactions.

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Acid metal reactions occur acids react with metal to form hydrogen gas and salt.

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Salts

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Salts are made of a metal and a non-metal

e.g. sodium chloride, potassium chloride, copper sulfate and calcium chloride.

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Oxidation

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Oxidation is a process where electrons are lost and oxygen is gained to a metal. Combustion is a notable form of oxidation and so is corrosion.

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Corrosion reactions

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corrosion reactions are reactions that corrode or oxides metal by a reaction with air and water. This creates rust,t tarnishes and verdigris.

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Word equation.

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A chemical reaction represented with words

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Formula equation.

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A chemical reaction represented by chemical symbols.

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Molecular structure.

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A chemical reaction represented by molecular images

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