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Chp.16 Vocab.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Radioactivity | the process in which an unstable nucleus gives off nuclear radiation |
| Mass Number | sum of the #s of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Isotope | an atom that has the same # of protons as other atoms of that same element but different # of neutrons |
| Half-life | time needed for half of a radioactive substance sample to undergo radioactice decay |
| Nuclear Fission | the splitting of a large atom into smaller pieces or fragments, (releases additional energy and nuetrons) |
| Nuclear Fusion | the combo. of small nuclei to form a larger nucleus |
| Nuclear Chain Reaction | a continuous series of nuclear fission reactions |