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chapter 16

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This can occur naturally or it can be controlled by scientist and enginees to produce electricity   nuclear energy  
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this has 6 neutrons   c-12 = carbon 12  
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this has 8 neutrons   c-14 = carbon 14  
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what is the atomic mass that is on the periodic table for carbon   12.01  
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what is the atomic number of carbon   6  
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large atoms - split apart when neutrons are slammed into radioactive elements uses nuclear reactors to produce electricity like atomic bombs   fission  
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smaller atoms fuse together uses fuels like stars and hydrogen bombs   fusion  
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represents particle or energy that are emitted from the nucleus of an atom can be dangerous but if used properly can be beneficial especially in the medical profession   nuclear radiation  
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energy emitted with no mass and no charge that travels at the speed of light   y = gamma rays  
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a particle with a +2 charge that is made of 2 protons and 2 neutrons   alpha particle = a  
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a particle with a mass of 0 and -1 charge that is emitted at high speed   beta particle = b  
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alpha particle, beta particle, and gamma rays are examples of what   radiation emitted  
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