Nuclear Energy TOD

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.

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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 beta particle?

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A beta particle is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted during radioactive decay.

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What is an alpha particle?

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An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons, and is emitted during alpha decay.

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What is gamma radiation?

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Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation of high energy and short wavelength, emitted during nuclear reactions.

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What happens to the atomic number during beta decay?

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During beta decay, the atomic number increases by one.

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What is the most penetrating type of radiation?

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Gamma rays are the most penetrating type of radiation.

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What is a common advantage of using nuclear energy?

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One advantage of nuclear energy is that it produces no air pollution.

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What is the result of Cesium-137 undergoing radioactive decay?

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The result is Barium-137.

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What is the difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, while fusion is the combining of light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.