Nuclear Chemistry

What is time required for 1/2 of the atoms of a radioisotope to emit radiation and to decay the product? A. Fission B. Half life C. Leukemia

What is a form of radiation with fast moving electrons from a decomposing neutron? A. Beta B. Half life C. Alpha

What are the penetrating rays and particles emitted by a radioactive source? A. Gamma B. Fusion C. Radiation

What is the form of radiation that consists of helium nuclei that have been emitted from a radioactive source it has a 2+ charge? A. REM B. Alpha C. Fission

What is it when the nuclei of certain isotopes are bombarded with neutrons splitting the nucleus into smaller fragments? A. Control rods B. Generator C. Fission

What are pellets of Uranium used to create power for nuclear power plants? A. Fuel rods B. Beta C. Ionizing

What are isotopes with an unstable nuclei called? A. Radioactive decay B. Nuclear waste C. Radioactive isotopes

What is a way of detecting that uses a phosphorus coated surface to detect radiation and gives off bright flashes of light when struck by ionizing radiation? A. Fission B. Scintillation Counter C. Gamma

What are the Rods of Cadmium used to absorb neutrons and can speed up or slow down the amount of energy produced? A. Half life B. Control Rods C. Fuel Rods

What is it called when 2 smaller nuclei fuse to form a larger nucleus? A. Fusion B. Fission C. Half life

What is a way of detecting radiation made of several layers. Of film with a black light proof film encased in a plastic or metal holder? A. Radiation B. Beta C. Film badge

What is the process where uranium gives off invisible rays? A. Radioactive isotopes B. Radioactive decay C. Half life

What is radiation with enough energy to knock off electrons and produce ions? A. Ionizing B. REM C. Nuclear waste

What is a form of radiation with no mass or no charge? A. Alpha B. Beta C. Gamma

What is radiation measured in? A. REM B. Half life C. Control rods

What is a gas filled metal tube used to detect radiation because when radiation enters the tube it produces audible clicks? A. Film badge B. Geiger Counter C. Generator

What is a natural radiation that is always present around you? A. Alpha B. Beta C. Background

What is a form of cancer caused by exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation? A. Leukemia B. Radiation C. Nuclear waste

What is the part of the nuclear power plant where steamed is changed into energy? A. Control Rods B. Generator C. Background

What are the by products of a nuclear power plant? A. Half life B. Radioactive decay C. Nuclear waste

Which of the following is a source of natural radiation? A. Flying in a plane B. Radioisotopes from the ground

What is a safe amount of REM? A. 5000 B. 0.5

Which of the following CAN NOT be caused by exposure to radiation? A. High blood pressure B. Cancer

Radioisotopes used to study chemical reactions and molecular structures are known as what? A. Isotopes B. Tracers