Radioactivity
Published on Oct 19, 2018
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Radioactivity
Ileana Hernandez,Per 6, Chemistry CP
Alpha Particle:
2 protons & 2 neutrons emitted from a nucleus
Photo by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
Beta particle:
An electron emitted from the nucleus during a radioactive decay
Photo by Hal Gatewood
Fission:
Splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei
Photo by Argonne National Laboratory
Fusion:
Combining of nuclei to form a bigger and heavier nucleus.
Photo by Alistair-Hamilton
Gamma:
High energy photons that are emitted by radioactive nuclei.
Photo by pixeleando
Half-life:
Time required for half the atoms of a radioactive nuclide to decay
Photo by Zoltan Tasi
Positron:
A particle that has the same mass as an electron but has a positive charge
Photo by Daveography.ca
