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unstable nuclei emit particles or energy |
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| particles or energy emitted by unstable nuclei |
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| positively charged particle emitted during radioactive decay |
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| electron emitted during radioactive decay |
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| high energy radiation emitted during radioactive decay |
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| release of high energy neutron during radioactive decay |
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| time for half a sample of radioactive nuclei to decay |
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| binds protons and neutrons together in a nucleus |
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| a nucleus splits into two or more smaller fragments |
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| series of fission processes |
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| minimum mass in which a nuclear chain reaction can occur |
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light nuclei combine forming heavier nuclei |
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| arises naturally from cosmic rays |
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| added to a substance for later detection |
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