Nuclear Processes

Front

_______is the splitting of atomic nuclei

Back

Fission

Front

What type of radioactive decay is represented by the emission of an alpha particle?

Back

Alpha decay

Front

The type of radioactive particle that can be stopped by a sheet of paper is the ____.

Back

alpha particle

Front

A helium nucleus with two protons and two neutrons is called a(n) ____.

Back

alpha particle

Front

What is the process called where two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus?

Back

Fusion

Front

What type of decay involves the emission of beta particles?

Back

Beta decay

Front

What is the most penetrating type of radiation?

Back

Gamma rays

Front

What is the charge of an alpha particle?

Back

Positive charge

Front

What is the charge of a beta particle?

Back

Negative charge (beta minus) or positive charge (beta plus)

Front

What is the primary difference between alpha and beta decay?

Back

Alpha decay involves the emission of helium nuclei, while beta decay involves the emission of electrons or positrons.