This sheet does not contain all items on the test. It is just a quick review sheet that should help you target in on the areas you need to study more.
The Nucleus
Directions: Answer the following questions on the lines provided.
What does the atomic number of an element refer to?
Define isotopes. ________________________________________________________________
What is the strong nuclear force? __________________________________________________
Name two types of transmutations. _________________________________________________
Explain what happens during transmutation. __________________________________________
What is radioactive decay?
Describe an alpha particle.
Describe a beta particle.
What is meant by the half-life of a radioactive isotope?
Why are nuclear waste products a problem?
Why are tracer elements important?
Directions: Identify each statement as true or false. Rewrite the false statements to make them correct.
Radioactive isotopes used for medical purposes should have long half-lives.
Scientists can use particle accelerators to create new elements.
Archaeologists can estimate the age of any ancient artifact with carbon dating.
The half-life of a radioactive isotope decreases as the isotope decays.
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