nuclear radiation
natural transmutation
artificial transmutation
Half Life
Radioisotopes
100

When is a beta particle spontaneously emitted? 


It is emitted in an unstable nucleus, when the ratio of neutrons and protons are higher 

100

what is the process called when something occurs on its own without any outside influence(changes)? 

Natural Transmutation

100

when does Artificial Transmutation occur?

It occurs from bombarding a nucleus with high energy particles. (Not naturally)

slamming a stable nucleus with a particle to cause it to change into something else.

Proton/Alpha particle or uncharged particle(neutron) 

100

where is the decay time for Radioisotopes located in the reference table ?

Table N

100

What are the uses for Radioisotopes?

They are used in Medicine, Tracers, Radiodating and Lastly Commercial


200

In your reference table which page shows the types of Radiation?

Table O 

200

What reaction converts an atom of one element to an atom of another element?

A)combustion

B)polymerization

C)Transmutation

D)Saponification

C) Transmutation

200

How is the equation a example of artificial transmutation?

 It contains particles such as Alpha particle and Proton bombarding the nucleus causing it to change 

200

What is a half-life?

It's the amount of time it takes for an 1/2(half) of the atom of a Radioisotopes to decay.

200

How are Radioisotopes used medically?

they are used in providing information/conditions on a patient's body and since they have a short half-lives they can be quickly eliminated.


300

Where is the mass and charge located on a particle?

The top number is mass, while the bottom number is the charge (ex. alpha particle = 42 He ---> 4 is mass, 2+ is the charge)

300

Determine the X in nuclear equation.

42 He / Alpha particle

300

What is Fission?

(to split up) occurs when a neutron crashes with an atom causing a amount amount of energy to be released in the process.

* heavy nuclei splits causing lighter nuclei 

300

In the reference table what is the Half-Life of  19Ne?                                     

17.222 s

300

what are some Radioisotopes used in Medicine, and its functions?

Iodine-131 : used in detecting and used during treatment for thyroid disorders

Technitrium-99: used in bone and brain scans

Cobalt-60: used in killing cancerous tumors or Antrax

400

Which nuclear emission has no charge or mass?

(look on Table O)

Gamma ray with its notation 00 Y

-only notation with zero for mass and charge 

400

When does Natural Transmutation occur?

It occurs when an unstable nucleus decays to produce products more stable by emitting radiation.

(occurs naturally to form a new substance)

400

What is Fusion?

when smaller atoms(nuclei) combine to make a heavier atom. also release high amount of energy 

400

what Radioisotope undergoes a beta decay and has a half-life of 1.23 s?

potassium-37/ 37K

400

what is Radiodating? What are some Radioisotopes used in Radiodating?

When organic material(which was previously living) is documented/dated.(Carbon-14)

*measure half life

For inorganic material(non living) is dated Uranium-238 or Phosphorus are used 

500

Between 3 types of radiation(beta particle, gamma ray and alpha particles) which has the lowest to highest penetrating power?

Alpha particle, Beta particle and gamma ray.

500


what does the X stand for?

a)beta particle

b)neutron 

c)alpha particle 

500

Why is Fusion and Fission different from one another?

In Fusion it merges two nuclei to create heavier nuclei(nucleus) while in Fission it may split unstable nucleus causing two light nuclei.

500

After decaying for 48 hours, 1/16 of the original mass of a radioisotope sample remains unchanged. What is the half-life of this radioisotope?

12 h

500

What is the commercial use of radioisotopes? 

used to test material strength (wing of 747) as well as helping to extend the life of fruits/vegetable and milk.