Nuclear Energy

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What is Fission?

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The splitting of a nucleus into smaller fragments accompanied by the release of neutrons and a large amount of energy.

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What happens after the nucleus of a radioactive element undergoes changes?

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The element can transform into a different isotope of the same element or an entirely different element.

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What type of radiation can be stopped by a piece of paper?

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Alpha radiation.

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What is a Radioisotope?

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An atom that has an unstable nucleus and undergoes radioactive decay.

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What are Alpha particles?

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They are positively charged particles consisting of two protons and four neutrons.

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What is Nuclear Energy?

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Energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion.

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What is a Chain Reaction in nuclear physics?

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A process where the products of a reaction cause additional reactions to occur.

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What is the difference between Fusion and Fission?

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Fusion is the combining of nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, while fission is the splitting of a nucleus into smaller parts.

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What is Radioactivity?

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The process by which unstable atomic nuclei lose energy by emitting radiation.

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What are the three main types of radiation?

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Alpha particles, Beta particles, and Gamma rays.