History
The race for nuclear weapons began in mostly during this war
What is World War II
The three types of Nuclear Decay
What is alpha, beta, and gamma decay
Radiation is bad, True or False
What is False
What is fission?
a nuclear reaction that invlolves the splitting of a heavy nucleus into a lighter nucleus.
What is fusion?
Two smaller nuclei combining to form a larger nucleus, releasing tremendous amounts of energy. Type of reaction that occurs in the stars.
The country of which the first nuclear bomb was dropped in warfare
What is Japan
The only nuclear decay that does not emit or release an actual particle from the nucleus
What is gamma decay
This activity can expose an individual an extreme amount of radiation in a very short period of time
What is smoking
This type of decay is also an example of fission
What is alpha decay
If oxygen were to undergo fusion with Sodium what would be the new atomic number and atomic mass of the product
What is 19 and 39.
This city in Japan also received extreme radiation exposure for non warfare related reasons
What is Fukushima
What is the new atomic number after Chlorine undergoes alpha decay
What is 15
The __________ is the most consistent and natural source of radiation. This is important for production of vitamin _______ in humans.
What is the Sun / Vitamin D
When multiple fission reactions occur simultaneously it is called a _________ __________ (two words)
What is chain reaction
(Critical Thinking) It is difficult for fusion to occur because the like charges of the __________ in each nucleus ________ each other
What is Protons / Repel
What was the most important element in creating the atomic bomb.
What is Uranium
(Critical Thinking) What are ALL of the products of Bromine undergoing Alpha Decay 3 times
What is 1 Cu + 3 He
Name four positive real-life uses of nuclear chemistry. (Be Specific)
What cancer treatment, x-rays, cat scans, radio waves, microwaves, communications, nuclear energy, nuclear warfare, etc.
(Critical Thinking) This place is where fission is most important for everyday life
What is Nuclear Power Plants
(Critical Thinking) This place is where fusion is most important for everyday life
What is the Sun
What are the two processes that can create an atomic weapon
What is Fission or Fusion
(Critical Thinking) What are all of the products of Oxygen undergoing Beta decay 6 times
What is O+6 + 6 e-
What are four negative real life uses of nuclear chemistry
What is nuclear warfare, cancer production, hazardous byproducts, nuclear contamination, etc.
(Critical Thinking) What are the downsides of using fission as an energy source?
What is Nuclear pollution or Thermal Pollution
(Critical Thinking) What is the most obvious byproduct of Nuclear Fusion?
What is Extreme Temperatures