What nuclear reactions occur? What are the products of the nuclear reaction, and why is this a particularly effective treatment for tumors?

Q: What do we mean when we say a source is highly radioactive?

A: Radiation from the radioactive substances can be of many types ; alpha radiation, beta radiation and…

Q: Explain how nuclear radiation of all kinds are harmful to living organisms. Explain how isotopes…

A: Nuclear radiation is more harmful because it can break chemical bonds or ionise molecules, damaging…

Q: his process is involved in the production of more massive elements like Sr in the supernova. A.…

A: This process is involved in the production of more massive elements like Sr in the supernova.

Q: What is one example of a radioisotope used in medicine? What is it used for?

A: Introduction: Radioisotopes are the element which which are formed through the process of radiation…

Q: We use nuclear reactors for making   radioactivity   electricity   nuclear weapons…

A: Nuclear reactors are used for

Q: Which kind of radiation from radioactive substances is most dangerous to humans?  What type of…

A: The radioactive radiation emitted by radioactive substances are: i) Alpha radiation ii) Beta…

Q: In the sun, nuclear fusion takes place. If the decrease in mass is 0.006 50 g, how much energy is…

A: Nuclear fusion is the process that involves the combination of two lighter nuclei to form a heavier…

Q: a) Explain the differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. By which of these two nuclear…

A: Radioactive nucleus generally participate in nuclear fission and nuclear fusion reaction.…

Q: HOW ORGANIC CHEMISTRY CONTRIBUTRE TO NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY

A: Organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry are two distinct fields of chemistry, but there are some…

Q: Compare and contrast the four major types of radiationproduced by nuclear decay

A: Compare and contrast the four major types of radiation produced by nuclear decay.

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: Isotopes that are used to determine groundwater recharge seasonality are referred to by I) stable or…

A: Answer - The correct option is (i) Stable  Explanation - The stable isotopes of oxygen and hydrogen…

Q: What is the most radioactive chemical known?

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Q: Which country has been building the most nuclear reactors over the last ten years? O England O China…

A: The United States has the most operational nuclear reactors on the planet – 96.

Q: describe some ways in which those working with radioactive sources and people in general can be…

A: Introduction- Radiation protection or radiological protection is defined as the protection of people…

Q: Nuclear power plants use nuclear fission to generate energy. Explain how?

A: The nuclear power plant uses nuclear fission to generate electricity. Nuclear power plants convert…

Q: What is a nuclear reaction? Give a suitable example of a nuclear reaction.

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Q: You live one mile from a spot where a nuclear bomb was accidentally detonated. Assuming no…

A: Since Gamma rays are high energy electromagnetic radiation; the others are particles that move…

Q: List the particle accelerators?

A: Europe AGOR Accelerateur Groningen-ORsay, KVI Groningen, Netherlands ALBA Synchrotron Light…

Q: Which of the following statements must be TRUE regarding nuclear fusion? O A The mass of the…

A: Nuclear fission: In a nuclear fission reaction, the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more…

Q: The ionization and damage created by alpha rays is more concentrated and harder for the organism to…

A: Ionizing radiation is the most harmful because it can ionize molecules or break chemical bonds,…

Q: Write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of cobalt- 60 , used in brachytherapy. Express…

A: Answer:When disintegration of a radioactive nucleus takes place through beta emission then such…

Q: You have a patient with cancer. What type of radiation treatment might destroy the tumor without…

A: Radiation therapy is a type of treatment that involves the use of ionising radiation. Radiation…

Q: h component is not typically found in a nuclear reactor facility? ion reaction elding oderator…

A: Which component is not typically found in a nuclear reactor facility? Fusion reaction, Shielding,…

Q: What are the expected advantages of fusion reactors over fission reactors?

A: When the two lighter nuclei fuse together to form a heavier nuclei,the reaction is known as fusion…

Q: What is the main risk during the temporary storage of high-level nuclear waste? A.High-level…

A: Introduction: Nuclear energy is used to produce electricity. The energy can be obtained by nuclear…

Q: How has nuclear chemistry shaped the world

A: Nuclear chemistry helping to shape the world in various ways as it is used for many of the purposes…

Q: Both fusion and fission are nuclear reactions. Why is a very high temperature required for fusion,…

A: Introduction- Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction where 2 nuclei are bombarded and made to react…

Q: Given what you have learned about this unit, what types of radiation (alpha, gamma, or beta) are…

A: There are four major types of radiation i.e. alpha, beta, neutrons, and electromagnetic waves such…

Q: What two ways are radioactive tracers used in organisms?

A: To find: Two ways in which radioactive tracers used in organisms

Q: Which do you think would incur higher health risks: an amount of radioactive material with a short…

A: Radioisotopes with short half-lives are dangerous because that they can dose very heavily in a short…

Q: Nuclear reactions that continue because they form particles that carry on the reaction are called A…

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Q: 8. Which component is not typically found in a nuclear reactor facility? shielding moderator coolant…

A: A nuclear reactor is based on controlled nuclear fission. It has a radioactive substance which is…

Q: If additional atoms of U-235 are present ,what could these extra neutrons cause to happen?

A: Applying concept of nuclear fission.

Q: What are the main components of a nuclear reactor and what do they do (include an illustration

A: Nuclear reactor is a device in which the nuclear fission reaction takes place in a self-sustained…