PS Chapter 10 FLASHCARD

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The attractive force that binds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.

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strong nuclear force

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A penetrating ray of electromagnetic energy emitted by an unstable nucleus.

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gamma ray

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Charged particles and energy that are emitted from the nuclei of radioisotopes.

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nuclear radiation

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The smallest possible mass of a fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction.

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critical mass

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Elements with atomic numbers greater than uranium (92).

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transuranium elements

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

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fission

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

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fusion

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The type of radiation that consists of helium nuclei emitted from radioactive decay.

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alpha ray

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The type of radiation that consists of high-energy electrons emitted from radioactive decay.

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beta ray

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The term for the transformation of one element into another through nuclear reactions.

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transmutation

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