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P.S. Chpt. 16
Physical Science Vocab Cards for Mr.Morrison
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the process by which an unstable nucleus gives off nuclear radiation | radioactivity |
| the sum of numbers of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom | mass number |
| who first discovered radioactivity | Henri Becquerel |
| who died from radioactivity | Marie Curie |
| an atom that has the same number of protons as other atoms of the same element but with a different number of neutrons | isotope |
| the release of _________ particles in a nucleus | alpha/beta/gamma decay |
| the amount of time needed for half a sample of a radioactive substance to go through radioactive decay | half-life |