Flashcards: Understanding Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions — 10 cards

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1Question

Radioactive decay — types?

Answer

α, β, γ radiations

2Question

Atom — smallest matter unit?

Answer

Contains nucleus and electrons.

3Question

Atom — smallest matter unit?

Answer

Nucleus and electrons

4Question

Goldstein’s experiment — key finding?

Answer

Nucleus is dense, positively charged.

5Question

Rutherford experiment — reveal?

Answer

Nucleus with positive charge

6Question

Proton number (Z) — role?

Answer

Defines the element.

7Question

Isotopes — same Z, different?

Answer

Different mass numbers (A).

8Question

Radioactive decay — types?

Answer

α, β, γ emissions.

9Question

Half-life (T₁/₂) — purpose?

Answer

Time for half decay.

10Question

Nuclear fission — process?

Answer

Splitting heavy nucleus, releases energy.

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1. In nuclear fission, what is typically released along with the lighter nuclei when a heavy nucleus splits?

2. What was the significance of Rutherford's experiment with α-particles?

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