Basic terminology needed for radiation and nuclear understanding Flashcards
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Binding energy of an atom substance
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for example carbon consist of 6 neutrons and 6 electrons balanced.
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Nuclear stability
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It is stability of an isotope(Carbon12) that has an even number of protons and neutrons.
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Radio active decay
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the process in which a radioactive atom spontaneously gives off radiation in the form of energy or particles to reach a more stable state.
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Nuclear Half life
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the length of time it takes for half of the radioactive atoms of a specific radionuclide to decay.
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Different types of decay
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Beta postive/negative
Gamma
