Flashcard on Atomic Structure

Front

What subatomic particle determines the name of the element?

Back

Proton

Front

What is at the center of every atom?

Back

a nucleus

Front

What is the main difference between isotopes of the same element?

Back

The number of neutrons

Front

When two small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus.

Back

fusion

Front

What is the main difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

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Fission splits atoms, while fusion combines them.