Nuclear reactions

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What is nuclear fusion?

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A nuclear reaction where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is nuclear fission?

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A nuclear reaction where a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, releasing energy.

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How does nuclear fusion differ from nuclear fission?

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In fusion, the product is a larger atomic nucleus.

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What happens during nuclear fission?

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A nucleus divides.

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What is gamma radiation?

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A type of nuclear radiation that has no mass and no charge, often emitted during nuclear decay.

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What happens to the atomic number during gamma decay?

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The atomic number remains the same.

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What is alpha radiation?

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A type of nuclear radiation consisting of helium nuclei, which are positively charged.

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What is beta radiation?

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A type of nuclear radiation that involves the emission of electrons or positrons.

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What is the symbol for gamma radiation?

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Gamma radiation is represented by the symbol 'γ'.

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What is the primary difference between alpha and beta radiation?

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Alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei, while beta radiation consists of electrons or positrons.