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Electron   show
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show Emission of electrons from the surface of a hot metal  
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Work Function   show
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X-rays   show
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show Emission of electrons from the surface of a metal due to electromagnetic radiation of a suitable frequency hitting the metal  
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Photon   show
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Threshold Frequency   show
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show Positively charged nucleons, with the same size charge as the electron  
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Neutrons   show
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show Number of protons in the nucleus of an atom  
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Mass Number   show
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Isotopes   show
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Radioactivity   show
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show The charging of a neutral atom or molecule when it loses or gains one or more electrons  
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Penetration   show
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show An unstable isotope of an element that decays spontaneously emitting radiation  
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show The emission of a helium nucleus from a large atom  
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Beta Emission   show
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show The emission of high energy photons from an unstable nucleus  
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Radioactive Activity   show
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Half-life   show
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Nuclear Fission   show
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Nuclear Fusion   show
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show Where at least one neutron is released during each fission reaction  
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show Minimum amount of fissile material needed in order for chain reactions to occur  
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Radiation   show
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Background Radiation   show
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