3.4 Radiation

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What is the process called when an unstable nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation?

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Radioactive decay.

Front

Where does nuclear fusion occur naturally?

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On the sun.

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What type of radiation consists of a single electron?

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Beta radiation.

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What is the process of combining two small nuclei into a larger nucleus called?

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Fusion.

Front

Which produces more energy: nuclear fusion or nuclear fission?

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Nuclear fusion produces more energy than nuclear fission.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for stars, including the sun?

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Nuclear fusion.

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What are the three main types of radiation?

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Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

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What is alpha radiation composed of?

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Alpha particles, which are made up of two protons and two neutrons.

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What is the main difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fission splits a large nucleus into smaller nuclei, while nuclear fusion combines small nuclei into a larger nucleus.

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What is a common application of nuclear fission?

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Nuclear power plants use fission to generate electricity.