What is a nuclear equation?
Nuclear Equations

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A nuclear equation is a representation of a nuclear reaction, showing the initial and final nuclei and any emitted particles.
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What is the principle of conservation of mass in nuclear reactions?
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In nuclear reactions, the total mass of the reactants must equal the total mass of the products, accounting for mass-energy equivalence.
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What is beta decay?
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Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.
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What is an alpha particle?
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An alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, equivalent to a helium nucleus, and is emitted during alpha decay.
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What is gamma radiation?
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Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted from a nucleus during radioactive decay, carrying no mass or charge.
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What is fission?
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Fission is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy and neutrons.
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What is fusion?
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Fusion is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
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