Grade 12 Nuclear Chemistry Worksheet
A comprehensive worksheet for Grade 12 Chemistry students covering key concepts in nuclear chemistry, including radioactivity, nuclear reactions, and applications.
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Nuclear Chemistry Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all work for calculations.
1. Which type of radiation consists of high-energy electrons?
Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma rays
Neutrons
2. What is the process by which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more smaller nuclei?
Nuclear fusion
Nuclear fission
Alpha decay
Beta decay
3. The time it takes for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay is called its .
4. Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of .
5. Explain the strong nuclear force and its role in holding the nucleus together.
6. Nuclear fusion reactions typically occur at extremely high temperatures and pressures.
True
False
7. All isotopes of an element are radioactive.
True
False
8. Observe the diagram of an atomic nucleus below. Label the subatomic particles shown.
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