Half life, Fission, and Fusion

Question 1

Atomic number

Answer 1

number of protons in the nucleus of aan atom

Question 2

Mass number

Answer 2

total number of protons and neutrons in a nucleus

Question 3

Isotope

Answer 3

two different forms of the same element

Question 4

Alpha and Beta particles and Gamma rays are _____________ emitted from _____________ in a random process

Answer 4

• Ionising radiations

- Unsable nuclei

Question 5

Ionisation

Answer 5

atom or molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons

Question 6

Ionising radiations can be detected using ________ or a _____________

Answer 6

• Photographic film

- Geiger-müller detector