Radioactivity; Typer of Particles and Nuclear Equations

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What is the process of splitting a nucleus into smaller, lighter nuclei called?

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Fission

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What is the product of the alpha decay of Gold-175?

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Ir-171

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Which type of nuclear radiation is emitted when an alpha particle is released?

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Alpha radiation

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Define alpha decay.

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Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

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What is an alpha particle?

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An alpha particle is a type of nuclear particle that consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, equivalent to a helium-4 nucleus.

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What is the difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission is the splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei, while fusion is the combining of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

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What is beta decay?

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Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (an electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.

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What is a nuclear equation?

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A nuclear equation is a representation of a nuclear reaction, showing the initial and final nuclei and any emitted particles.