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Physics Radioactivity Form5 2014
Physics Radioactivity Form5 2014
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CHAPTER 5: RADIOACTIVITY
Physics Module Form 5
E"e#cise 5.1
1. A nuceus contans protons and neutrons. Whch of these partces
experences an eectrostatc force ? ..
2. God (Au ) has 79 protons and 118 neutrons. Wrte the symbo for
ths nucde
3. An sotope of ntrogen can be represented by (
15
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N ). How many of the
foowng partces does t have ?
a) protons : , neutrons :. , eectrons :
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2
e I
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n I Energy
Total ato!ic !ass 6.74784 a.!.u
6.78734 a.!.u
T'<GE $
a) @o!pare and contrast fission reaction and fusion reaction.
i). (i!ilarities
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ii) Jifferences
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b) Bind the !ass defect of one nucleus of plutoniu!)$45
c) @alculate the energy released in the nuclear reaction.
(The velocity of light is 4 87
C
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and 8 a.!.u is 8.99 - 87
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kg)
$. *sing nuclear fission to generate electricity causes is controversial.
(tate two advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear energy to generate
electricity.
a) 'dvantage
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ii) _____________________________________________________________
b) Jisadvantage
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ii) _________________________________________________________
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