An analytical technique that can be used to detect most elements when present in a sample in milligram quantities (or less). In neutron activation analysis the sample is exposed to a flux of thermal neutrons in a nuclear reactor. Some of these neutrons are captured by nuclides in the sample to form nuclides of the
Like matter, energy can be classified in different ways. For example, energy can either be kinetic or potential. Kinetic energy is energy of motion. Gases are made of molecules that have more kinetic energy than molecules in the solid phase of that substance. For example, water molecules in steam have greater kinetic energy than molecules
Substances can undergo three type of changes: – Physical changes – Chemical changes (also known as chemical reactions) – Nuclear changes (also known as nuclear reactions) In a physical change the appearance (color, shape, etc.) of the substance may change, but the substance will remain the same substance. A phase change is an example of