Chapter 5 - Nuclear Chemistry

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Radiation

________ produces charged particles in the gas in a tube that generates an electric current in a Geiger counter.

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small particle

When a(n) ________ bombards a non- radioactive isotope, a radioisotope is produced artificially.

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radioisotope

Each ________ has its own emission rate.

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Radioactive isotopes

________ are characterized as unstable nucles (decay), alpha (a), beta (b), positron (b+), gamma (g) radiation spontaneous radiation.

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nuclei of reactants

The changes in the ________ and products are represented by a balanced nuclear equation.

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Radioisotopes

________ that visit certain sites within the body are administered to the patient in nuclear medicine.

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Radiation

________ can damage the cells in the body and it is important to use the right protection: shielding, exposure time limit and distance.

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