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Unit 11 Nuclear
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alpha Particle | A helium nucleus |
| Transmutation | The changing of a nucleus of one element into that of a different element |
| Beta Particles | High energy electrons whose source is an atomic nucleus |
| Fission | Splitting of heavy nuclei into lighter nuclei |
| Fusion | The combining of light nuclei into a heavier nuclei |
| Gamma Ray | High energy ray similar to an X ray |
| Half-Life | The length of time for half of a given sample of a radioisotope to decay |
| Radioisotope | An unstable nucleus that is radioactive |
| Positron Particle | identical to an electron except that it has a positive charge |
| Radiation | Penetrating rays and particles emitted by a radioactive source |