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Chapter 22 Flashcards

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Compare/contrast fission and fusion

A

Fission- splitting of the nucleus
Fusion- fusing nuclei together
⭐️both produce energy

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Why does nuclear decay occur

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Unstable atoms- the strong nuclear force is not enough to hold nuclei together

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What is carbon-14 used for

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Fossil dating

—-> bones or living things

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Long term exposure to radiation is known to cause ______

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Cancer

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