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Chapter 11 Review
Study of Nuclear Physics
Cheryl Dellai
Study of Nuclear Physics
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What is the atomic mass unit?
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What are the parts of an atom?
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What is a Mass Number?
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What is an isotope?
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Name 3 types of particles
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When sulfur-35 (Z = 16) decays to chlorine-35 (Z = 17), a(n) __________ is emitted.
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Nuclear radiation can be detected by using a __________.
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Two particles that will be deflected by a magnetic field are __________ and __________.
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When a nucleus in an excited state decays to the ground state, a(n) __________ particle is emitted.
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The time interval during which a nucleus has a 50% probability of decaying is its __________.
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The half life of uranium-232 is 70 years. The time for 3/4 of a sample of uranium-232 to decay is __________.
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If a piece of wood is suspected to be several thousand years old, its true age can likely be determined through use of the isotope _________.
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The combining of two nuclei to form a larger nucleus with the release of energy is __________.
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What is fission?
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What is meant by binding energy?
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In a bad accident, a nuclear reactor could explode like an atomic bomb. (T/F)
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Magnetic confinement is used in controlled fusion experiments to control a plasma. (T/F)
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In a nuclear reactor, __________ are used to limit the number of neutrons passing from one fuel rod to another.
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Two areas in which fusion is the source of energy are __________ and __________.
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The determination of the composition of a material by bombarding it with neutrons and monitoring the emitted radiation is __________.
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The Voyager space probes used electricity provided by __________.
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When uranium-238 (Z = 92) is bombarded with a neutron, it can change into __________.
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The mass of an atom of carbon-12 (Z = 6) is less than the mass of 6 protons and 6 neutrons because of __________.
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Most stable element.
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What is the atomic mass unit?1 amu = 1 u = 1.66*10-27 kg
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What are the parts of an atom?Proton positive charge in the nucleus of an atom. Atomic # (Z) = # of protons determine element
Neutron neutral particle in the nucleus of an atom. Neutron # (N) = # of neutrons determine isotope
Electron negative charge in the outer shell of an atom.
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What is a Mass Number?
A = Z + N
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What is an isotope?Isotopes of a given element have the same number of protons in the nucleus but different number of neutrons. A 14 Element Name example C Z 6
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Name 3 types of particles
Alpha particle helium-4 nucleusBeta particle electronGamma Ray energy
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When sulfur-35 (Z = 16) decays to chlorine-35 (Z = 17), a beta particle (electron) is emitted.
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Nuclear radiation can be detected by using a Geiger counter .
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Two particles that will be deflected by a magnetic field are alpha and beta particles.
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When a nucleus in an excited state decays to the ground state, a gamma ray is emitted.
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The time interval during which a nucleus has a 50% probability of decaying is its half-life.
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The half life of uranium-232 is 70 years.
The time for 3/4 of a sample of uranium-232 to decay is 140 years.
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If a piece of wood is suspected to be several thousand years old, its true age can likely be determined through use of the isotope carbon-14.
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The combining of two nuclei to form a larger nucleus with the release of energy is nuclear fission.
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What is fission? The splitting of a large nucleus into two smaller nuclei.
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What is meant by binding energy?This indicates how tightly bound together a nucleus is.
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In a bad accident, a nuclear reactor could explode like an atomic bomb. (False)
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Magnetic confinement is used in controlled fusion experiments to control a plasma. (True)
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In a nuclear reactor, control rods are used to limit the number of neutrons passing from one fuel rod to another.
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Two areas in which fusion is the source of energy are stars, hydrogen bombs, & tokamak reactors
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The determination of the composition of a material by bombarding it with neutrons and monitoring the emitted radiation is neutron activation analysis .
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The Voyager space probes used electricity provided by radioisotope thermoelectric generators .
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When uranium-238 (Z = 92) is bombarded with a neutron, it can change into uranium-239.
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The mass of an atom of carbon-12 (Z = 6) is less than the mass of 6 protons and 6 neutrons because of binding energy.
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Most stable element.
Iron Element 26
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