Exam 10: Nuclear Physics

Write the equation for the reaction of a deuteron with a triton to form a neutron and another particle.

Write the equation for the beta decay of .

When an unstable Cd nucleus undergoes gamma decay, the nucleus formed is that of

When decays to , a(n) ______________ is emitted.

Neutrons are good "projectiles" for inducing nuclear reactions because they

What is the symbol for the element whose atoms have 92 protons each?

The central core of the atom is called the ______________.

Which of the following types of radiation has the greatest ability to penetrate matter?

Complete the equation: ______________

A positron is symbolized by

An amount of fissionable material that will not sustain a chain reaction is called

After seven half-lives have elapsed, what fraction of the original amount has changed into another element?

The half-life of is 14 min. How many minutes would it take for the activity of a sample of this radionuclide to decrease from 1200 cpm to 150 cpm?

Which one of the following isotopes of gallium would you expect to be radioactive? Explain your choice.

Complete the equation: ______________

When an unstable Zr nucleus undergoes alpha decay, the nucleus formed is that of

Isotopes of an element differ in their numbers of ______________.

After three half-lives have elapsed, what fraction of the original amount of radionuclide remains?

Which of the following is a transuranium element?

Which of the following types of radiation has the least ability to penetrate matter?