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IPC Nuclear Rxn Voc
IPC vocab for nuclear reactions
Term | Definition |
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Atoms with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons | Isotopes |
Nuclear reactions that join two small atoms to release energy | Fusion |
Nuclear reactions that split an atom to release energy | Fission |
Involves the nucleus of an atom; Can be used to produce energy or perform medical tests | Nuclear Reactions |
Emitted as a wave, not as a particle; No mass, high penetrating power, most dangerous, can be stopped by concrete or lead | Gamma Rays |
Identical to an electron, moderate penetrating power, stopped by metal or wood | Beta Decay |
Identical to a helium atom, low penetrating power, least dangerous, stopped by paper or skin | Alpha Decay |
The emissions of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, includes alpha, beta, and gamma decay/rays | Radiation |