Nuclear Chemistry Mr. Skirbst Physical Science Topic 21
Nuclear Chemistry Radioactivity -
Nuclear Chemistry Radioactivity – - a release of matter and energy that changes the nucleus of an atom
3 Types of Radiation 1. Alpha particles
3 Types of Radiation 1. Alpha particles (+) 2 protons & 2 neutrons - can burn skin, but is stopped by paper
3 Types of Radiation 2. Beta particles
3 Types of Radiation 2. Beta particles (-) 1 electron & (+) 1 proton (from neutron decay) - can penetrate 3 mm of Al
3 Types of Radiation 3. Gamma Rays
3 Types of Radiation 3. Gamma Rays an electromagnetic wave (no charge) - penetrates several centimeters of Pb (lead)
3 Types of Radiation TypeAt. MassCharge
Nuclear Stability Describes the “strength” of the nucleus
Nuclear Stability Binding Energy - nuclear force that holds the nucleus together
Nuclear Stability Radioactive Decay - unstable nucleus breaks down & releases energy & matter
Nuclear Stability 2 Types of Decay: Alpha decay -releases (2P & 2N) Beta decay - releases (1E & 1P from 1N)
Nuclear Stability Decay typeat. Massat. # -4-2 same+1
Nuclear Stability Half Life: - time it takes for ½ the atoms to decay
Nuclear Stability Nuclear Notation:
Nuclear Stability Decay Series: - Illustrates radioactive decay
Nuclear Energy Fission – splitting of atomic nucleus
Nuclear Energy Fusion – combining of atomic nucleus