Nuclear Chemistry

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What is the joining of atomic nuclei called?

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Fusion

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What is a beta particle also known as?

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An electron

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What do nuclear power plants produce?

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Electricity

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What type of reaction is the splitting of atomic nuclei?

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Fission reaction

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What is the process of splitting atomic nuclei called?

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Fission

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What is the process of combining atomic nuclei called?

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Fusion

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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What is a common use of nuclear fission?

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Generating electricity in power plants.

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What type of radiation is emitted during beta decay?

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Beta particles (electrons).

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What is the primary fuel used in nuclear reactors?

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Uranium-235.

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What is a chain reaction in nuclear chemistry?

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A series of reactions where the products of one reaction initiate further reactions.