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aig h&e unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Fission | Breaking apart the neucleus into smaller nuclei |
| Fusion | combining of nuclear particles to form a larger nucleus |
| Radioactive | material that has an unstable nucleus |
| Alpha particle | type of radiation consisting of two neutrons and two protons |
| Beta particle | high-speed electrons that are released when a neutron is split into a proton and an electron |
| Gamma radiation | radiation released from powerful electromagnetic waves |
| Atomic bomb | Weapon powered by fission |
| Hydrogen bomb | Weapon powered by fusion |
| Thermonuclear weapon | Weapon powered by fusion |
| Radioactive decay | process which a nucleus releases radioactive particles and energy |
| Radiometric dating | the use of radioactive elements for dating materials |