What does the atomic number represent in a nuclear symbol?
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The atomic number represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
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What happens to the atomic number of an element after alpha decay?
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The atomic number decreases by 2.
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What is the mass number of an element?
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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
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What distinguishes isotopes of the same element?
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Isotopes of the same element differ in the number of neutrons.
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What are gamma rays?
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Gamma rays are high-energy photons emitted by radioactive substances.
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What is nuclear fission?
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Nuclear fission is a reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing energy.
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What is nuclear fusion?
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Nuclear fusion is a process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
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