Exam 16: Nuclear Chemistry

Calculate the binding energy of oxygen-16 in J/mol. This isotope has an atomic mass of 15.9949 g/mol.

Match each of the transformations with its process. -17F ? 17O

The process below is an example of ________. 238U → 234Th + 4He

Match each of the isotopes with the corresponding mechanism that provides a more stable product (a p/n ratio closer to 1) . -radium-226

For the following nuclear reactions, supply the missing isotope, or elementary particle. -238U + ________ → 239Np + -1e

For the following nuclear reactions, supply the missing isotope, or elementary particle. -________ → 226Rn + 4He

An gamma particle may be represented by ________.

The n/p ratio is greater than 1 for stable isotopes, when the atomic number is larger than ________.

Match each of the transformations with its process. -209Bi ? 209Po

Which of the following does not have an atomic number of 1?

Nuclear radiation can cause biological damage by the weakening or breaking of bonds.

When a neutron is transformed into a proton what else is emitted?

Match each of the transformations with its process. -197Hg ? 197Au

The larger the half-life value, the more stable the isotope.

12C is the most stable carbon isotope.

For the following nuclear reactions, supply the missing isotope, or elementary particle. -1n + ________ → 140Ba + 90Kr + 3 1n

Mass defect is ________.