Chapter 25 - Nuclear Chemistry Flashcards
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Nuclear radiation
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The rays and particles emitted from a radioactive source.
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Radioactivity
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Refers to the spontaneous emission of rays or particles from certain element, such as uranium.
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Radioisotopes
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Unstable isotopes that begin nuclear reactions.
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What are three types of nuclear radiation?
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Three types of nuclear radiation are alpha radiation, beta radiation and gamma radiation.
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Fission
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The nuclei of certain isotopes are bombarded with neutrons, the nuclei split into smaller fragments.
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Fusion
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When nuclei combine to produce a nucleus of greater mass.
