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An isotope that has an unstable nucleus is called a(n):

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radioisotope

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The three types of nuclear radiation are _______ radiation, _________radiation, and _____________ radiation.

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alpha, beta, and gamma

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After one ____________ of a radioactive element, half of the original radioactive material remains.

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half-life

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The conversion of an atom of one element to an atom of another element is called ___________.

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transmutation

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In a(n) ___________, particles released from one nuclear reaction collide with other particles and cause more nuclear reactions.

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nuclear fission reaction

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In ___ _____reactions, small nuclei combine, producing a large nucleus and releasing large amounts of energy.

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nuclear fusion

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Radioisotopes are used to both ___________ and ________ medical problems.

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detect and treat, diagnose and treat, detect, treat, diagnose, treat

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spontaneous emission from the nucleus of an atom

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radioactivity

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emitted helium nucleus

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alpha particle

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energetic electron from decomposed neutron

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beta particle