Nuclear Review v2

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What is fusion?

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Fusion is the process of combining two small nuclei to form a larger nucleus.

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What conditions are required for fusion?

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Very high temperature and pressure are required for fusion.

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Solve for alpha decay: 209_85At = ___ + 4_2He

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205_83Bi

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What are gamma rays?

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Gamma rays have no mass and no charge.

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What is an isotope?

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An isotope is an atom of an element with a different number of neutrons.

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What is fission?

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Fission is the process of splitting a large nucleus into smaller nuclei.

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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 the difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission splits a large nucleus, while fusion combines small nuclei.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no charge.

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What is a proton?

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A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.