Chem Radioactivity Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Radioactivity
A
The spontaneous breaking up of unstable nuclei with the emission of one or more types of radiation
2
Q
Nuclear reaction
A
Process that alters the composition structure or energy of an atomic nucleus
3
Q
Half-life
A
Time take for half of the nuclei in any given sample to decay
4
Q
Radioisotope
A
A radioactive isotope
5
Q
Radiocarbon dating
A
Determine the age of an object containing carbon
