Nuclear Decay

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What is nuclear chemistry?

  • This occurs when the amount of energy of the nucleus changes

  • An unstable nucleus will decompose to a NEW nucleus while releasing radiation

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What are the 3 types of radiation?

  • Alpha

  • Betta

  • Gamma

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What is the symbol for alpha decay?

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What is the symbol for beta decay?

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What is the symbol for gamma decay?

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Alpha decay definition

  • The release of an Alpha particle

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Beta decay definition

  • Release of a high-energy electron from the nucleus

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Gamma Decay Definition

  • The release of NO particles

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Half-life definition

  • The length of time for HALF of the original sample to decay into a new isotope