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Nuclear Chemistry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Beta decay | loss of a negative charge with no mass (0,-1 e) |
| Alpha decay | loss of a Helium nucleus (4,2 He) |
| Positron production | loss of a positive charge with no mass (0,1 e) |
| Neutron bombardment | Addition of a neutron to an atom that results in an beta decay |
| Positive-ion bombardment | Addition of a Helium nucleus to an atom that results in the loss of a neutron |
| Electron capture | Nucleus captures a inner orbital electron, (0,-1 e) is a reactant. reaction causes gamma ray to be released |
| Gamma ray production | Reaction emits a high energy photon with no mass or atomic number |
| t1/2 equation | t1/2 = 0.693/k |