Nuclear Chemistry Test Study Guide
Atomic structure – be able to identify the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons
in elements, their isotopes and ions
Concept of half life and radioactive decay
o Calculate years from a % remaining
o Which radioisotope to use to date certain objects
Nuclear reaction equations (decay, capture, bombardment, etc.)
Know the nuclear particles: beta, alpha, neutron, positron, proton, neutron, electron
Radiation exposure
Radiation
Radioactivity
Belt (Band) of Stability – what is it and how does it work?
Nuclear Fission vs Fusion
o Fission = nucleus of an atoms splits into smaller parts
o Fusion = two nuclei collide and a new (larger) nucleus is formed
