nuclear stability the larger a nucleus is, the harder it is for it to stay together Natural decay/ natural transmutation when a nucleus is radioactive it gives off decay particles and changes from one element to another. Natural radioactivity spontaneous disintegration of the nucleus of an atom, with the emission Read more…
alpha particle a type of nuclear radiation consisting of two protons and two neutrons beta particle a high-speed electron or positron emitted in the decay of a radioactive isotope gamma ray high-energy radiation that has no electrical charge and no mass, half life the period of time in which half Read more…
Nuclear reaction A reaction in which the nucleus of an atom is changed affecting the identity of that element What are some differences between chemical reactions and nuclear reactions? Elements may be changed in a nuclear reaction but are only rearranged in a chemical reaction What is the strong nuclear Read more…
electromagnetic radiation (EMR) high energy particles with no mass given off by different objects photons “packet” of energy that moves through space, all types of EMR fall into one of these “packets” electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) entire range of possible energies given off my EMR Non-ionizing radiation low energy radiation, not Read more…
At Equilibrium C) The forward reaction rate is equal to the reserve reaction rate A very high value of the equilibrium constant for a reaction indicates that B) Products are favored If the concentration of reactants is higher A) The reaction rate is generally higher An increase in temperature generally Read more…
nuclear reaction a reaction that affects the nucleus of an atom radioactive decay the disintegration of an unstable atomic nucleus into one or more different nuclides, accompanied by the emission of radiation, the nuclear capture or ejection of electrons, or fission alpha particle a positively charged atom that is released Read more…
Niel’s Bohr • In 1913 Niels’ Bohr, a Danish physicist proposed a new model for the hydrogen atom •He proposed that the electron has certain orbits that it has to stay in that circle the nucleus •The orbits can also be called ATOMIC ENERGY LEVELS Niels Bohr •An electron can Read more…
Most chemical reactions involve The exchange or shafing of electrons which does not affect the nucleus How is nuclear chemistry different than other chemical reactions? Bc it involves changes in the nucleus Transmutation When the nucleus of one element is changed into the nucleus of a different element Which means Read more…
Discovery of Radiation Henri Becquerel 1896 – wrapped photographic film in black paper, put uranium on top and left it in the sun – the photograph was “exposed” so he figured the uranium had absorbed and emitted sunlight – did same experiment on cloudy day…film was still exposed – concluded Read more…
2 Types of Nuclear Reactions 1. Radioactive Decay 2. Nuclear Bombardment (Particle Accelerator) Proton Particle ∆Z=-1, ∆A=-1 Neutron Particle ∆Z=0, ∆A=-1 Beta Particle ∆Z=+1, ∆A=0 Positron (+ electron) ∆Z=-1, ∆A=0 Alpha Particle ∆Z=-2, ∆A=-4 Gamma Particle ∆Z=0, ∆A=0 Deuteron ∆Z=-1, ∆A=-2 Tritium ∆Z=-1, ∆A=-3 Predict Stability-Magic Numbers Stable Predict Stability-Even Read more…
Nuclear Reactions Transformations of atomic nuclei that can involve enormous changes in energy. Roughly 13% of electricity worldwide comes from nuclear power plants. i.e. Energy of stars and created by nuclear power plants. (908) Flashcard… Table 21.1 (912), Table 21.3 (913), figure 21.15 (933), Table 21.9 (941) Nucleons Subatomic particles Read more…
Radioactivity Process by which nuclei of unstable isotopes emit radiation Subatomic Particles in the Nucleus In the nucleus of an atom, there are protons (p+) and neutrons (n0) Radioisotope An unstable isotope that is subject to radioactive decay Radioactive Decay The breaking down of an unstable atomic nucleus to produce Read more…
Chernobyl site of 1986 nuclear disaster gamma decay nuclear radiation that has no mass and no charge half life the time required for half of a sample of a radioactive isotope to break down by radioactive decay to form a daughter isotope alpha the type of radiation that can be Read more…
Atomic Theory A theory that states: 1. Atoms are the fundamental unit of matter 2. Atoms are very small 3. Atoms are very numerous 4. There are about 110 types of atoms called elements (see Periodic Table) 5. All atoms of the same element are identical in number of protons Read more…
radioactivity the emission of subatomic particles or high energy waves by some nuclei of some atoms radioactive atoms which spontaneously emit subatomic particles or high energy waves phosphorescence long-lived emission of light after the absorption of light nuclide isotope which exhibits nuclear ability alpha decay (α) radioactive decay which emits Read more…
nuclear fission (splitting; energy released) The splitting of an unstable nucleus into two or more lighter more stable nuclei and releasing energy. nuclear fusion (combining) The combining of two lighter nuclei into one heavier nucleus resulting into energy. What is the heavier nucleus that is created in fusion? helium The Read more…
nuclear reactions they are a result of interactions in the nucleus with protons and neutrons nuclear chemistry deals with (blank) the nuclei of atoms breaking apart atoms are continuously undergoing (blank) decay radioactive decay nucleus spontaneously breaks down into a lighter nucleus particles undergo radioactive decay in order to achieve Read more…
Explain how unstable nuclei releases energy. An unstable nucleus releases energy by emitting radiation during the process of radioactive decay. What is the change in atomic number with each type of radiation? Alpha Particle – Decreases atomic number by 2. Beta Particle – Increases its atomic number by 1. Gamma Read more…
Atomic nuclei are made up of Protons and Neutrons Protons and neutrons are collectively called nucleons Nuclide An atom in nuclear chemistry, identified by the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus How to identify a nuclide 1. Name of element and mass number (nucleons in nucleus) How to Read more…
nucleon a proton or neutron nuclide An atom that is identified by the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus nuclear strong force The force that holds together the protons and neutrons in the nucleus radioactivity Process by which certain unstable atoms or elements undergo spontaneous disintergration, or decay, Read more…