Fision & Fussion vocabulary work

The process of splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller particles is called (a)   .

• Fusion
• Fission
• Radioactive Decay
• Half-life

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During radioactive decay, (a)   .

• A stable nucleus gains energy
• An unstable nucleus loses energy by
• Two atomic nuclei combine
• A nucleus splits into smaller parts

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What is the central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons called?

• Electron cloud

• Nucleus

• Proton shell

• Neutron core

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What does the term "half-life" refer to in radioactive materials?

• The time it takes for all atoms to decay

• The time required for half of the radioactive atoms to decay

• The time it takes for a nucleus to split

• The time required for a nucleus to stabilize

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(a)   is the process that releases energy by combining two light atomic nuclei.

• Fission
• Fusion
• Radioactive Decay
• Half-life

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The incorrect description of fission is (a)  

• Splitting a large atomic nucleus in
• When two small atomic nuclei merge
• A big atomic nucleus breaks into sm
• Releasing energy by splitting a nuc

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Match each nuclear process with its correct description.

• The splitting of a large nucleus into smaller pieces that releases energy.

• Radioactive Decay

• The time required for half the atoms in a radioactive sample to decay.

• Fusion

• The combining of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

• Fission

• The spontaneous emission of particles or energy from an unstable nucleus.

• Half-life

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What is the incorrect description of radioactive decay?

• The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation

• A nucleus that isn’t stable releases radiation to become stable

• The process of combining two atomic nuclei to form a bigger nucleus

• An unstable nucleus loses energy

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What is the original description of fusion?

• The process of splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller particles

• The process of combining two small atomic nuclei to form a larger nucleus, also releasing energy

• The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy

• The time required for half of the radioactive atoms to decay

Match each description with the correct type of statement about evidence.

• Arguments justified with factual information.

• Opinions or guesses without support.

• Evidence that demonstrates the truth of something.

• Information or data used to support a claim or argument.

• Statements that lack supporting evidence.

• Logical reasons backed by facts to explain or defend a point.

• Evidence that provides support for a claim or argument.

• Facts or information that help prove something is true.

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