What is nuclear fusion?
Nuclear Chemistry

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Nuclear fusion is the process of joining two atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process. It occurs naturally in stars, including the Sun.
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What is nuclear fission?
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Nuclear fission is the process of splitting an atomic nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei, along with the release of energy.
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What type of nuclear radiation is emitted during beta decay?
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Beta radiation is a type of nuclear radiation that consists of beta particles, which are high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei.
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What is the half-life of a radioactive isotope?
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The half-life of a radioactive isotope is the time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay into a different element or isotope.
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What is the half-life of iodine-131?
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The half-life of iodine-131 is 8 days.
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What occurs naturally in the center of stars like the Sun?
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Nuclear fusion occurs naturally in the center of stars like the Sun.
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What is a chain reaction in nuclear chemistry?
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A chain reaction is a series of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to occur, commonly seen in nuclear fission.
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