Nuclear (fission, fusion, alpha,beta, gamma)

Front

What is the process of small nuclei fusing together to form larger nuclei?

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Fusion

Front

What is the symbol for gamma radiation?

Back

Gamma

Front

What is the symbol for alpha radiation?

Back

Alpha

Front

Which type of nuclear radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

Back

Alpha

Front

In order of most to least penetrating radiation, what is the correct sequence?

Back

Gamma, Beta, Alpha

Front

What is nuclear fission?

Back

The process of splitting a large nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

Front

What is nuclear fusion?

Back

The process of combining small nuclei to form a larger nucleus, releasing energy.

Front

What are the three main types of nuclear radiation?

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Alpha, Beta, Gamma

Front

What is the charge of an alpha particle?

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+2 (positive charge)

Front

What is the charge of a beta particle?

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-1 (negative charge)