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Word | definition |
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alpha particle | weakes type of neclear radiation |
artificial transmutation | changin of one element into another by unnatural means |
gamma ray | high frequency electromagnet wave released during gamma decay |
beta particle | electron reated in the nucleus of an atom, relesed during decay |
binding energy | energy required to break up a nucleus into its component protons and neutrons |
decay series | sequence of steps by which a radioactive nucleus decays into a non radioactive nucleus. |
half life | amount of time it takes for half of the atom in a given sample of an element to decay |
radioactive decay | process in which a nucleus spontaneously emits particles or rays to become lighter and more stable |
radioactivity | release of energy and matter that results in changes of the nucleus in an atom |
tracer | radioactive element whose pathway can be follwed thru the steps of a chemical reaction or industrial process |
transmutation | when an element changes into another element |
critical mass | the max. amount of mass a atom can hold |
nuclear chain reaction | series of fission reactions that occur because the products released during one fission reaction cause fission reactions in other atoms |
nuclear fissions | splitting of an atomic nucleus into 2 dmaller nulei of smaller mass to form a single nucleus of larger mass |
nuclear reactor | A device in which a fission chain reaction can be initiated, maintained, and controlled. Its essential components are fissionable fuel, moderator, shielding, control rods, and coolant |
transuranium element | element formed synthetically |