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What can release huge amounts of energy according to the text?

Nuclear radiation
Chemical reactions
Nuclear changes (correct)
Electron movement

What do chemists exploit according to the text?

Electron movement
Nuclear changes (correct)
Chemical reactions
Nuclear radiation

What does TOPIC 10A describe?

The forces that bind nucleons together
The types of radiation emitted when nucleons adjust their relative positions within nuclei or when the nucleus emits particles (correct)
The properties of chemical reactions
The composition of electrons

What is the nucleus in much of chemistry according to the text?

An inert passenger (B) Signup and view all the answers

What has given considerable insight into the composition of nuclei according to the text?

Radiation emitted from nuclear changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What forces bind nucleons together in a nucleus?

Strong nuclear force Signup and view all the answers

What types of radiation are emitted when nucleons adjust their relative positions within nuclei or when the nucleus emits particles?

Types of radiation emitted: alpha, beta, gamma Signup and view all the answers

What is the internal structure of a nucleus and what change can it undergo?

The internal structure of a nucleus includes nucleons (protons and neutrons) and it may undergo change through nuclear decay or reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of chemists in exploiting nuclear changes?

Chemists exploit nuclear changes for generating electrical power and are deeply involved in the consequences of using them. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the forces that bind nucleons together in a nucleus considered to be so great?

The forces that bind nucleons together in a nucleus are considered to be so great because nuclear changes can release huge amounts of energy. Signup and view all the answers