Nuclear Equations

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Atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons

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Isotope

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What is the mass number?

Back

The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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Which of the following determines the identity of an element?

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Number of protons.

Front

Subatomic particles with a positive charge

Back

Protons.

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Which of the following is true about nuclear fusion?

Back

It produces more energy than nuclear fission.

Front

What is a neutron?

Back

A subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus.

Front

What is a proton?

Back

A subatomic particle with a positive charge found in the nucleus.

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What is nuclear fission?

Back

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

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What is nuclear fusion?

Back

The process of combining light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is an atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.