If 1.0 g of matter were converted to energy, how much energy would be formed?

Q: Why are the energies associated with nuclear reactions so large?

A: Why are the energies associated with nuclear reactions so large has to be given.

Q: In what main way is fission different from radioactive decay? Are all fission events in a chain…

A: In what main way is fission different from radioactive decay? Are all fission events in a chain…

Q: Strontium-90 Original amount: 5 g Amount left: 0.3125 g Total time: Half-life: 28.8 y Number of…

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Q: If this figure were extended one more “generation” down, howmany neutrons would be produced?

A: Nuclear fission reaction is the type of reaction where a heavy nucleus splits into two more more…

Q: Do you think that nuclear fusion will be possible?

A: Yes nuclear fusion is possible. the reaction in which small nuclie combine to form a bigger nucleus…

Q: How much of a 24 g sample of radium 226 will remain unchanged at the end of 3 half-life periods?

A: Given,  Mass of the sample of radium 226 = 24 g  Mass of the sample of radium 226 remain unchanged…

Q: Nuclear transmutation happens when a radioisotope disintegrates on its own giving alpha or beta…

A: When the radioactive elements present in nature spontaneously decay by a process that causes…

Q: A 1.55 g sample of an isotope has a half-life of 3.8 days. What mass of sample is left after 5.5…

A: given data,sample of an isotope or initial amount of sample =1.55 g sample half life =3.8…

Q: 25. Iodine-131 is a radioactive substance that can be used to treat certain thyroid conditions. It…

A: Q25) Given that: Half life = 8 days Mass of Iodine = 40 mg Remain after 4 half lives = ?

Q: What is fusion? Why can fusion and fission both produce energy? Explain?

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Q: A lab technician had 32 grams of a radioactive substance. Six hours later, only 30 grams remained.…

A: Rate of a reaction determines the speed with which a reaction proceeds. First order reaction is a…

Q: a. Describe the process of fusion.b. How could this process be used for the production ofelectrical…

A: (a) The process of fusion has to be described.

Q: In a dusty corner of a spooky abandoned lab, you find a vial labeled “70g of iron-55”.  You weigh…

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Q: 12) Scientists are using Carbon-14 to date a fossil found in some ruins in a crater in southern…

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Q: What are the differences and similarities between fusion and fission?

A: When two or more atoms come in and form one atom together with a release in energy then it is called…

Q: Define the term Alpha Radiation?

A: The radioactive decay of the heavy nuclei leads to the formation of various kinds of radiations and…

Q: If 10 grams of Uranium underwent three half-lives; how much uranium would be left?

A: The time in which half of the initial amount of the reactants convert into the product known as half…

Q: Define the term Nuclear Transmutations?

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Q: The radioactive isotope carbon-14 is used for radiocarbon dating. The half-life of carbon-14 is…

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Q: Beta minus 235 Beta Plus

A: This is a part of nuclear decay . Here A stands for Mass no.  Z stands for atomic no.  There is…

Q: If you are given a sample of 14 g of a radioactive substance and waited for 4 half-lives to pass,…

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Q: How many gallons of octane, C3H18. having a density of 0.703 g/cm?, would have to be burned to…

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Q: 19.Write 2-3 sentences evaluating the use of nuclear fission to generate electric energy provide at…

A: Nuclear fission reaction occurs when a heavy radioactive nucleus undergoes spontaneous decay and…

Q: If both the number of protons and the number of neutrons are conserved in each nuclear reaction, in…

A: Nuclear reactions are the bombardment of two or more unstable nuclei to form a stable product.

Q: Why is gamma radiation generally not included when writing nuclear reactions?

A: In the writing of equation of nuclear reactions, Elements and particles only we can able to indicate…

Q: what should be the carbon-14 content (in percent) of a fossilized tree that is claimed to be 2500…

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Q: 19.write sentences evaluating the use of nuclear fission to generate electric energy provide at…

A: When a heavy unstable nucleus undergoes radioactive decay and form two new element having nearly…

Q: How is energy released from uranium atoms?

A: All nuclear power plants use nuclear fission, and most nuclear power plants use uranium atoms.

Q: When can a chain reaction can produce self-sustained fission?

A: Chain reaction: It is kind of chemical reaction where formation of product and other by-product…

Q: briefly explain how beta ans gamma radiation can be detected in a medical setting.

A: Beta particles = Beta particles is used to treat health conditions like eye, bone cancer and…

Q: What is Nuclear Transmutation?

A: The definition of Nuclear Transmutation has to be given,

Q: What are the similarities and differences between radioactive decay and nuclear transmutation?

A: Radioactive decay is also known as nuclear decay or radioactive disintegration, or nuclear…

Q: A typical nuclear power plant produces 1.00 x 1011 J/day. How much mass is used to make this energy?

A: Given Energy = 1.00 x 1011 J/day

Q: Phosphorus-32 Original amount: 30.0 g Amount left: Total time: 114.5 d Half-life: 14.3 d Number of…

A: We can determine the solution by the following formula : t = 2.303k log NoNk = 0.693thalf Where t =…

Q: lodine-131, a radioactive substance that is effective in locating brain tumors, has a half-life of…

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Q: 12. Complete the following fission reaction: 235U + n → 131 Sn + ? + 2n + energy 92

A: The isotopes of any element involved in the nuclear reactions are represented by the symbol XZA,…

Q: Find the energy released in 14/6C beta-decay

A: The energy released in 14C in beta-decay has to be calculated.

Q: How do fusion reactions produce energy?

A: A nuclear reaction in which a lighter nucleus fuses together spontaneously into a new stable nuclei…

Q: Calcium-47 Original amount: 23.8 g Amount left: Total time: Half-life: 4.5 d Number of half-lives: 7

A: The original amount of chromium-47 is = 23.8 g The Half-life time is = 4.5 d The number of…

Q: Describe half life

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Q: An atom bomb releases 80.4 x 1013 J of energy. How much mass (in grams) was converted to energy to…

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Q: Germanium-66 Original amount: Amount left: 25 g Total time: 10 h Half-life: 2.5 h Number of…

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Q: What does the term half-life mean?

A: Half-life is the time period during which element losses half of its total initial amount. For the…

Q: >Explain transmutation and provide one or two examples.

A: The nuclear reactions are a type of chemical processes which lead to the formation of some new…

Q: A sample of Thorium-228 has a half-life of 1.9116 years. What percent of Thorium-228 remains after…

A: Applying basic concept of radioactivity.

Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.