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Radioactivity

Published on Oct 19, 2018

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Radioactivity

Dalaina Johnson, Chemistry CP, Per 5
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Alpha Particle

2 protons and 2 neutrons emitted from the nucleus 
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beta particle

an electron emitted from the nucleus 
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fission

very havey two parts or more

fusion

low mass nuclei combine to form a heavier 

Gamma

are high enegry electromagnetic waves emitted 
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Half-life

the time required for half the atoms of a radioactive 
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positron

has the same mass as an electron but has a positive charge 
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RAdioactive

different masses nuclei are unstable 
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