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Science Definitions 1
Radioactivity - Decays
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9th Grade
09/30/2008

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Nuclear Radiation
Definition
High-energy particles and rays that are emitted by the nuclei of some atoms.
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Radioactivity
Definition
The ability of some elements to give nuclear radiation.
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Radioactive Decay
Definition
The process in which the nucleus of a radioactive atom releases radiation.
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Alpha Decay
Definition
Release of an "alpha" particle from a nucleus.
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Mass Number
Definition
The sum of protons and neutrons in the atom.
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Beta Decay
Definition
The release of the "beta" particle from the nucleus.
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Isotopes
Definition
Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
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Gamma Decay
Definition
The release of "gamma" rays from the nucleus.
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Half-Life
Definition
Time taken for half the nuclei of a radioactive isotope to decay.
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Nuclear Fission
Definition
The process in which a large nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei. I refer to this one as "Smaller one"
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Nuclear Chain Reaction
Definition
A continues series of nuclear fission (smaller one) reactions.
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Nuclear Fusion
Definition
The process in which two ore more nuclei with small masses join together, or fuse to form a larger nucleus.
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