Unit 3 Review

Front

The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei is called?

Back

Fission

Front

Which type of radioactive decay involves the emission of an electron?

Back

Beta decay

Front

What is nuclear fusion?

Back

Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

Front

What type of reaction is illustrated by the splitting of a heavy nucleus?

Back

Fission

Front

What is the correct symbol for Fluorine-18?

Back

F-18

Front

What is the process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus called?

Back

Fusion

Front

What type of decay involves the emission of a helium nucleus?

Back

Alpha decay

Front

What is gamma radiation?

Back

Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted from the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the primary difference between fission and fusion?

Back

Fission splits heavy nuclei into smaller ones, while fusion combines light nuclei to form a heavier one.

Front

What is the result of beta decay?

Back

Beta decay results in the transformation of a neutron into a proton, emitting an electron.