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Nuclear Chemistry Chapter 10
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Homework Assignment Chap 10 Sections 1 - 3 only Review Questions (p 211): 1 – 6 Multiple Choice Questions: 1 - 3
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ParticleCompositionChargePenetration Alphaα 2 protons and 2 neutrons 2+ stopped by paper Betaβ an electron 1- stopped by aluminum Gammaγ pure energy 0 stopped by lead Radioactive particles
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Fig 10.1 Origins of Radiation Exposure in the US Natural background (81%): Biggest source: Radon-222 Medicine (15%) Consumer products (4%)
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Biological Effects of Radiation Radiation absorbed dose (rad) 1 rad = 1 x 10 -5 J/g of material Roentgen equivalent for man (rem) 1 rem = 1 rad x Q Quality Factor = 10 = 1 Units of Radiation
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Table 10.1
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