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Radioactivity

Published on Oct 19, 2018

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Radioactivity

Jocelyn Canseco , Chemisty CP ,Per:5

Alpha particle

2 protons and 2 neutrons emitted from the nucleus
Photo by Vincent Botta

beta particle

charged electrons emitted during certain radioactive
Photo by Josh Riemer

fission

action of dividing something into 2 or more parts
Photo by Jeff Scism

fusion

process of joining 2 or more things together to form single entity 

Gamma

rays of the smallest wavelength and most energy of any wave
Photo by Holger Link

half-line

time required for half of a sample of a radioactive substance

positron

Particle has same mass & spin as electron but has a + charge
Photo by Pietro Zuco

Radioactivity

emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation