Questions from General Chemistry


Q: Write an equation for the fission of 92 235

Write an equation for the fission of 92 235

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Q: A(n) is a self-sustaining fission process caused

A(n) is a self-sustaining fission process caused by the production of neutrons that proceed to split other nuclei.

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Q: What is the nuclear fusion of small nuclei? How does the

What is the nuclear fusion of small nuclei? How does the energy released by fusion compare in magnitude with that released by fission?

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Q: What must be the sum of the oxidation states of all the

What must be the sum of the oxidation states of all the atoms in a polyatomic ion? For example, the sum of all the oxidation states of all the atoms in PO43- is .

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Q: What are some reasons why no practical fusion reactor has yet been

What are some reasons why no practical fusion reactor has yet been developed?

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Q: The sun radiates vast quantities of energy as a consequence of the

The sun radiates vast quantities of energy as a consequence of the nuclear fusion reaction of to form nuclei.

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Q: Describe the relative penetrating powers of alpha, beta, and gamma

Describe the relative penetrating powers of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

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Q: The number of protons contained in a given nucleus is called the

The number of protons contained in a given nucleus is called the .

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Q: Write the nuclear symbol for an alpha particle.

Write the nuclear symbol for an alpha particle.

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Q: A nucleus that spontaneously decomposes is said to be .

A nucleus that spontaneously decomposes is said to be .

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