Nuclear Reactions and Processes

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_____is the joining of atomic nuclei

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Fusion

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Uranium-238 decays into Thorium-234 by emitting ..........

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an alpha particle

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The most penetrating type of radiation is the ____.

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gamma ray

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Which process occurs naturally in the centre of stars like the Sun?

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fusion

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What do Nuclear Power plants Produce?

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Electricity

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What is Fission?

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The splitting of an atomic nucleus into smaller parts, releasing energy.

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What is a Chain Reaction?

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A series of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to occur.

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What are Alpha Particles?

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Positively charged particles consisting of two protons and two neutrons, emitted during radioactive decay.

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What are Beta Particles?

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High-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei.

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What are Gamma Rays?

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Electromagnetic radiation of high frequency and energy, emitted during radioactive decay.