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science vocab
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High energy photons emitted by a nucleus during fission and radioactive decay
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The interaction that binds nucleons together in a nucleus
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A positively charged particle that consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons and that is emitted during radioactive decay
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The process by which the nucleus splits into 2 or more fragments and releases neutrons and energy
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Quantity for ionizing radiations that does as much damage to the human tissue as 1 roentgen of high voltage x-rays
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The nuclear radiation that arises naturally from cosmic rays and from radioactive isotopes in the soil and air
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The particles that are released from the nucleus during Radioactive decay
science vocab
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Instructions:
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High energy photons emitted by a nucleus during fission and radioactive decay
gamma ray
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The interaction that binds nucleons together in a nucleus
strong nuclear force
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A positively charged particle that consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons and that is emitted during radioactive decay
Alpha Particle
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The process by which the nucleus splits into 2 or more fragments and releases neutrons and energy
Fission
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Quantity for ionizing radiations that does as much damage to the human tissue as 1 roentgen of high voltage x-rays
rem
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The nuclear radiation that arises naturally from cosmic rays and from radioactive isotopes in the soil and air
Background Radiation
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The particles that are released from the nucleus during Radioactive decay
Nuclear radiation