Exam 10: Organic Chemistry

The diameter of an average atom is about

The atomic number (Z) of an element is equal to the number of ______________ in one of its atoms.

The most important force between a proton and a neutron is the ______________ force.

The number of neutrons in a triton is ______________.

The number of neutrons in a deuteron is ______________.

The primary function of a moderator in a nuclear reactor is to

The process of obtaining energy by merging small nuclei is called

Except for ¹H and ³He, all nuclei having fewer ______________ than ______________ are radioactive.

Artificial transmutations are generally achieved using

Complete the equation: ______________

The analytical procedure that bombards a sample with neutrons and measures the frequency of gamma rays emitted is called

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

Which two isotopes of bromine would you predict to be stable?

Isotopes of an element differ in their numbers of ______________.

What is the symbol for the element whose atoms have 17 protons each?

The fission of ²³⁵U nuclei is initiated by

In which unit would it be best to state the dosage of radiation absorbed, with regard to its effects on humans?

The nuclide at the top of the "relative stability of nucleus versus mass number" curve is

Which of the following has not yet been proved practical?

Any nuclear process that leads ______________ on the "mass defect per nucleon versus mass number" curve will release nuclear energy.