science vocab

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