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aig h&e unit 1
Question | Answer |
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Fission | Breaking apart the neucleus into smaller nuclei |
Fusion | combining of nuclear particles to form a larger nucleus |
Radioactive | material that has an unstable nucleus |
Alpha particle | type of radiation consisting of two neutrons and two protons |
Beta particle | high-speed electrons that are released when a neutron is split into a proton and an electron |
Gamma radiation | radiation released from powerful electromagnetic waves |
Atomic bomb | Weapon powered by fission |
Hydrogen bomb | Weapon powered by fusion |
Thermonuclear weapon | Weapon powered by fusion |
Radioactive decay | process which a nucleus releases radioactive particles and energy |
Radiometric dating | the use of radioactive elements for dating materials |