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What defines the atomic number (Z) of an element?

  • The mass of electrons surrounding the nucleus
  • The number of neutrons in the nucleus
  • The total number of nucleons
  • The number of protons in the nucleus (correct)

Which of the following correctly describes isotopes?

  • Isotopes vary in the number of neutrons but have the same number of protons (correct)
  • Isotopes of an element have different chemical properties
  • Isotopes possess varying electron configurations
  • Isotopes have identical atomic weight but different atomic numbers

What happens to energy when an electron moves to a lower orbital?

  • Energy is released (correct)
  • Energy remains constant
  • Energy is absorbed
  • Energy is converted to heat

Which of the following accurately describes a neutron?

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What is the significance of mass number (A) in atomic structure?

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Which statement about nuclear binding forces is true?

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How does the number of electrons relate to the number of protons in a neutral atom?

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Which of the following best explains why isotopes of an element behave similarly chemically?

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What is the role of protons in determining the identity of an element?

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Which statement is true regarding the energy levels of electrons?

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What is the defining characteristic of stable isotopes?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding radioactive decay?

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What is a primary reason for the occurrence of radioactive decay?

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What can alpha particles be characterized by?

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Which option correctly describes unstable isotopes?

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How are radioactive isotopes typically produced?

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What distinguishes the chemistry of radioactive isotopes from that of stable isotopes?

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What is a notable feature of alpha particles in terms of their characteristics?

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What defines the natural abundance of stable isotopes in elements?

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What can be said about the speed of alpha particles compared to other types of radiation?

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Which of the following correctly describes the decay process of an isotope emitting alpha particles?

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What primarily limits the biological applications of isotopes that emit alpha radiation?

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Which statement accurately characterizes beta particles?

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What occurs during the emission of a beta particle when the neutron to proton ratio is greater than 1?

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What is a notable interaction mechanism associated with alpha radiation?

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How do beta particles affect the atomic structure during their emission?

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Which material can alpha particles most effectively penetrate?

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What is the speed of beta particles compared to alpha particles?

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What kind of energy is carried away during beta decay alongside the emission of a beta particle?

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Which of these elements is most likely to emit alpha radiation?

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What is a significant reason that alpha radiation is limited in biological applications?

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What happens to the mass number of an element when it emits a beta particle?

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What characterizes beta particles compared to alpha particles?

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What occurs during alpha decay of an isotope, such as radium-226?

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Which process primarily leads to the emission of a beta particle when the neutron to proton ratio is greater than 1?

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How does the neutron number (N) relate to the atomic number (Z) in an atom?

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What primarily influences the reaction rates involving isotopes?

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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship between neutrons and protons in most stable elements?

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What characteristic is shared by all isotopes of a particular element?

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What happens to energy when an electron moves to an orbital further from the nucleus?

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Which statement best describes the isotopes of an element?

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What is the combined definition of the mass number (A) of an atom?

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What distinguishes stable isotopes from unstable isotopes?

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Why do unstable isotopes undergo radioactive decay?

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What particle is emitted during alpha decay?

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What factor contributes to the production of radioactive isotopes?

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How does the chemistry of radioactive isotopes differ from that of stable isotopes?

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What is a characteristic of alpha particles compared to other types of radiation?

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What happens to an unstable atom during radioactive decay?

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What is the primary reason for the emission of alpha particles?

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What describes the penetrating ability of alpha particles?

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What is the primary consequence of a high neutron-to-proton ratio in an isotope?

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Flashcards

Atomic Structure

Atoms have a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.

Nucleus

The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

Proton

Positively charged particle in the nucleus.

Neutron

Neutral particle in the nucleus.

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Electron

Negatively charged particle orbiting the nucleus.

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Atomic Number (Z)

Number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

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Isotopes

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

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Mass Number (A)

Total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

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Nuclear Binding Forces

Forces holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.

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Radioactivity

The process by which an unstable atom releases energy/particles.

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Stable Isotopes

Isotopes that don't decay and maintain their elemental form.

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Radioactive Isotopes

Isotopes that decay into other isotopes or elements.

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Natural Abundance

The proportion of different isotopes of an element found in nature.

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Radioactive Decay

The process where an unstable isotope transforms into a more stable one.

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Alpha Particle

A type of nuclear radiation consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

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Ionizing Power

The ability of radiation to strip electrons from atoms.

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Penetrating Power

How far radiation can travel through matter.

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Radiopharmaceutical Preparations

Medicines containing radioactive isotopes for medical use.

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Neutron Bombardment

Using neutrons to create radioactive isotopes in the lab

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Alpha Radiation

A type of ionizing radiation emitted by some radioactive isotopes. It's composed of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

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Alpha radiation penetration

Alpha particles are easily stopped by paper and aluminum foil due to their relatively large mass

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Alpha particle emission

Isotopes emitting alpha particles decay into an element with a smaller atomic mass and a lower atomic number.

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Beta particle

A high-energy electron (β⁻) or positron (β⁺) emitted from an atomic nucleus.

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Beta particle penetration

Beta particles have more penetrating power than alpha particles, able to travel several millimeters in water or penetrate aluminum.

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Beta particle effect on atomic number

Beta decay changes the atomic number of the element.

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Neutron to proton ratio

The ratio of neutrons to protons in an atomic nucleus.

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Beta Emission Process

A neutron converting to a proton and emitting a beta particle. This alters the atomic number but not the mass.

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Ionization

The removal of an electron from an atom or molecule, causing it to become electrically charged.

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Excitation

Process where a particle gains energy and elevates to a higher energy state, releasing the energy when it falls back to original state.

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Neutron Number (N)

The number of neutrons in an atom's nucleus. It contributes to the atomic mass, but not the element's identity.

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Isotope Properties

Isotopes of an element share similar chemical and physical properties due to the same number of electrons and protons. However, they might differ in reaction rates due to varying masses.

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Alpha Particle Penetration

Alpha particles have low penetrating power and can be easily stopped by materials like paper or aluminum foil.

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Alpha Decay

When an atom releases an alpha particle, it transforms into a different element with an atomic mass 4 less and an atomic number 2 less.

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Why do isotopes decay?

Radioactive decay occurs because isotopes have an imbalance of protons and neutrons, or an excess of energy, seeking stability.

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Radioactive decay process

A nuclear reaction where an unstable isotope spontaneously transforms into a different, more stable isotope.

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Study Notes

Nuclear Pharmacy

  • Nuclear pharmacy is the area of pharmacy dealing with the compounding and dispensing of radioactive materials for use in nuclear medicine.

Atomic Structure

  • Atoms consist of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons.
  • The nucleus is composed of nucleons: protons (positive charge) and neutrons (no charge).
  • The atomic number (Z) is the number of protons.
  • The neutron number (N) is the number of neutrons.
  • The mass number (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons (A = Z + N).
  • Electrons occupy different energy levels (orbitals) around the nucleus.
  • Electrons closer to the nucleus have higher energy.
  • The number of electrons equals the number of protons for a neutral atom.
  • Neutrons typically equal the number of protons.
  • Protons have a mass of 1.6726 x 10-24 g.
  • Neutrons have a mass similar to protons.
  • Electrons have a mass of 9.1094 x 10-28 g.

Isotopes

  • Isotopes are different forms of an element with the same atomic number but different mass numbers (differing numbers of neutrons).
  • Isotopes have the same chemical and physical properties, except for kinetic differences in chemical reactions due to mass.
  • Stable isotopes maintain their elemental integrity and do not decay.
  • Radioactive isotopes (radionuclides) decay by emitting nuclear particles.
  • Not all radioactive isotopes are naturally occurring; many are produced synthetically.

Radioactive Decay

  • Radioactive decay is the characteristic transition of an isotope to a stable isotopic level.

  • Decay occurs due to an energy imbalance within an atom.

  • A = Parent isotope, Z = atomic number, N = neutron number

  • Alpha Particles (α):

    • Heaviest and slowest radioactive emissions.
    • Helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons).
    • High ionizing power, low penetrating power.
    • Stopped by a sheet of paper or thin aluminum.
    • Decaying element's mass number decreases by 4, and atomic number decreases by 2.

  • Beta Particles (β):

    • Negatively charged (β-) or positively charged (β+) electrons.
    • Higher speed, intermediate penetrating power.
    • Stopped by a few millimeters of aluminum.
    • Beta decay alters the neutron-to-proton ratio in the nucleus
    • Beta Minus (β-): A neutron converts to a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino. The atomic number increases by 1
    • Beta Plus (β+): A proton converts to a neutron, a positron, and a neutrino. The atomic number decreases by 1.

  • Gamma Rays (γ):

    • High-energy electromagnetic radiation (photons).
    • No charge or mass.
    • High penetrating power, requires thick shielding (lead or concrete).
    • Often emitted along with alpha or beta decay.
    • Gamma emission does not change the mass or atomic number.

  • Electron Capture:

    • An electron from the inner orbital (K-shell) is drawn into the nucleus and combines with a proton to form a neutron.
    • X-rays are emitted due to electron rearrangements.

Radiopharmaceuticals

  • Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive materials used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
  • Diagnostic agents usually emit gamma radiation for imaging.
  • Therapeutic agents emit particles (alpha or beta) for treating diseases.

Units of Radioactivity

  • Curie (Ci): A traditional unit of radioactivity (3.7 × 1010 decays/second).
  • Becquerel (Bq): The SI unit of radioactivity (1 decay/second).
  • Specific Activity: Activity per unit mass of the radionuclide (e.g., mCi/g).
  • Radioactive Concentration: Activity per unit volume (e.g., MBq/mL).
  • Absorbed Dose (Gy): Amount of energy absorbed by a unit mass of material(J/kg).
  • Dose Equivalent (Sv): Accounts for biological effect of radiation on human tissue.

Half-life (t1/2)

  • Time for the activity (or amount of radioactivity) to reduce by 50%.
  • Shorter half-life = faster decay rate = more unstable.
  • Useful for calculating decay rates and predicting remaining activity over time.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of nuclear pharmacy, including the use of radioactive materials in medicine, and delves into atomic structure concepts. You'll learn about protons, neutrons, electrons, and isotopes, as well as their roles and properties. Test your knowledge on these foundational topics of chemistry and pharmacy.

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