Nuclear Reactions and Processes

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During nuclear fission, a nucleus _________.

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divides

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What is the name of the process in which the nucleus of an atom decays?

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radioactivity

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The % of the parent isotope remaining after 2 Half Lives.

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25%

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This is an example of...

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Fission reaction

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How is the alpha particle written in a nuclear equation?

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\(\frac{4}{2}He\)

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What is nuclear fission?

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A nuclear reaction where a heavy nucleus splits into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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A process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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Define half-life.

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The time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay.

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What is a beta particle?

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A high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted during radioactive decay.

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What is the difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission splits heavy nuclei; fusion combines light nuclei.