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alpha particle   weakest type of nuclear radiation  
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artificial transmutation   changing by one element into another by unnatural means, involves bombarding a nucleus with high energy particles to cause change  
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gamma ray   high-frequancy electromagnetic wave released during gamma decay; strongest type of nuclear radiation  
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beta particle   electron, created in the nucleus of an atom released during beta decay  
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binding energy   energy associated with the strong nuclear force that holds an atomic nucleus together, related to the stability of a nucleus  
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decay series   sequence of steps by which a radioactive nucleus decays into a nonradioactive nucleus  
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half-life   amount of time it takes for half the atoms in a given sample of an element to decay  
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radioactive decay   process in which a nucleus spontaneously emits particles or rays to become lighter and more stable  
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radioactivity   release of energy and matter that results in changes of a nucleus in an atom  
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tracer   radioactive element whoes pathway can be followed through the steps of a chemical reaction or industrial process  
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transmutation   process in which one element changed into another as a result of changes in the nucleus  
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critical mass   The smallest mass of a fissionable material that will sustain a nuclear chain reaction at a constant level.  
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nuclear chain reaction   series of fission reactions in which an acid combines with a base to form a salt and water  
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nuclear fission   splitting of an atomic nucleu into two smaller nuclei of approximately equal mass  
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nuclear fussion   joining of two atomic nuclei of smaller mass to form a single nucleus of larger mass  
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nuclear reactor   any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements  
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transuranium element   element formed sythetically; has more than 92 protons in its nucleus  
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