Nuclear Chemistry

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom are called?

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Protons

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Negatively charged particles found outside of the nucleus are called?

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Electrons

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A nuclear reaction where a nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei is called?

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Fission

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The time needed for half of a radioactive sample to decay is called?

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Half-life

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In what part of an atom can protons be found?

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Inside the atomic nucleus

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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

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What is radioactive decay?

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Radioactive decay is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

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What is a nucleon?

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A nucleon is a collective term for protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission is the splitting of a nucleus, while fusion is the combining of nuclei.