Practice Makes Perfect in Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry with Answers

By John Parnell

One of the best ways to succeed in Chemistry is to practice taking real test questions. This volume contains 183 problems on Nuclear Energy divided into four chapters: Natural Radioactivity, Transmutation, Fission and Fusion, Beneficial Uses of Isotopes, and Miscellaneous. All answers are provided. Try the problems. With a little Practice, Practice, you’ll be Perfect, Perfect. Good Luck!!!

• Language: English
• Publisher: John Parnell
• Release date: Feb 28, 2010
• ISBN: 9781452305691

John Parnell

About the author: Mr. Parnell holds teaching certification in physics, chemistry, biology, general science, mathematics, and business and distributed education. Over the course of forty years of teaching, he has taught students from the sixth grade through graduate school. In addition, Mr. Parnell has taught for the New York State Research Foundation preparing students for the SAT exam in mathematics.

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Practice Makes Perfect in Chemistry:

Volume Ten – Nuclear Energy

183 Practice Problems with Answers

John E. Parnell, B.S., M.S.

Certified Math and Science Teacher

Published by Tutor Turtle Press at Smashwords.com.

© 2009 by John E. Parnell

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Discover all the titles in the Practice Makes Perfect in Chemistry series by John E. Parnell at Smashwords.com:

Volume One: Atomic Concepts – 220 Review Questions with Answers

Atomic Structure

Isotopes

Atomic Theories

Volume Two: The Periodic Table – 191 Review Questions with Answers

1. Development of the Periodic Table

Valence Electrons

Properties of Groups

Properties of Periods

Volume Three: Compounds, Reactions and Moles – 254 Review Questions with Answers

Compounds

Empirical and Molecular Formulas

Gram Formula Mass, Moles and Percent Composition

Math and Chemical Equations

Types of Chemical Reactions

Volume Four: Chemical Bonding – 113 Review Questions with Answers

Bond Energy and Electronegativity

Bond Types

Bond and Molecular Polarity

Volume Five: The Physical Behavior of Matter – 445 Review Questions with Answers

Energy

Properties of Gases

Energy, Forces and Change

Mixtures

Solutions

Volume Six: Kinetics and Equilibrium – 167 Review Questions with Answers

Rates of Reactions

Enthalpy

Equilibrium

Entropy

Volume Seven: Organic Chemistry – 211 Review Questions with Answers

Hydrocarbons

General Properties and Isomers

Other Organic Compounds

Organic Reactions

Volume Eight: Oxidation-Reduction – 183 Review Questions with Answers

Redox Reactions and Oxidation Numbers

Electrochemical Cells

Volume Nine: Acids, Bases and Salts – 249 Review Questions with Answers

Electrolytes

Theories and Properties

Reactions

Miscellaneous

Volume Ten: Nuclear Chemistry – 183 Review Questions with Answers

1. Natural Radioactivity

2. Transmutation, Fission and Fusion

Beneficial Uses of Isotopes

Miscellaneous

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One of the best ways to succeed in Chemistry is to practice taking real test questions. This volume contains 183 problems on Nuclear Energy divided into four chapters: Natural Radioactivity, Transmutation, Fission and Fusion, Beneficial Uses of Isotopes, and Miscellaneous. Following each chapter are the answers for each problem presented in the chapter. Try the problems. Check your answers. With a little Practice, Practice, Practice, you’ll be Perfect, Perfect, Perfect. Good Luck!

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Natural Radioactivity

112 Practice Questions

Answers to questions on Natural Radioactivity

Chapter 2: Transmutation, Fission and Fusion

38 Practice Questions

Answers to questions on Transmutation, Fission and Fusion

Chapter 3: Beneficial Uses of Isotopes

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