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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a word which describes an isotope that undergoes fission | unstable |
| a nuclear reaction that involves splitting a heavy nucleus into a lighter nucleus | fission |
| the part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons | nucleus, nucleon |
| two neutrons and two protons are released in this type of decay | alpha decay |
| the type of nuclear reaction taking place on the sun | fusion |
| the form of electromagnetic radiation released during radioactive decay | gamma rays |
| the average time for half the amount of a radioactive element to decay | half-life |
| what is nuclear power | fission |
| Terms | 8 |
| Creator | runfreemm |
| Created | December 4, 2008 |
| Groups | None |
| Subjects | None |
| Access | Anyone |
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