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| High-energy particles and rays that are emitted by the nuclei of some atoms. |
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| The ability of some elements to give nuclear radiation. |
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| The process in which the nucleus of a radioactive atom releases radiation. |
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| Release of an "alpha" particle from a nucleus. |
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| The sum of protons and neutrons in the atom. |
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| The release of the "beta" particle from the nucleus. |
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| Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. |
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| The release of "gamma" rays from the nucleus. |
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| Time taken for half the nuclei of a radioactive isotope to decay. |
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| The process in which a large nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei. I refer to this one as "Smaller one" |
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| A continues series of nuclear fission (smaller one) reactions. |
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| The process in which two ore more nuclei with small masses join together, or fuse to form a larger nucleus. |
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