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What is the name of the process in which two small nuclei are joined to produce one larger nucleus and lots of energy?

fusion

to put forth and idea for consideration

propose

Data that is in numbers or measurements

quantitative

Most of the world's electricity is made using fossil fuels as an energy source. In what way is nuclear fission a better alternative to fossil fuels?

Less air pollution, provides clean energy and is reliable and cost effective

Can be stopped by a sheet of metal

beta

We have a 2 gram sample of a radioactive sample. How much would remain radioactive after 2 half lives?

0.5 g

not normal

irregular

Data in the form of recorded descriptions rather than numerical measurements.

qualitative

to put into a different language or form

translate

Takes place inside the sun

fusion

Can be used in medical treatment ( there are 2)

beta and gamma

Produces a nucleus with higher atomic number but same mass number

Beta

made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons

alpha

Made of high energy waves

gamma

an organized method of doing something

system

Used in nuclear power plants

fission

Can be stopped by a sheet of paper

alpha

Releases more energy than the other

fusion

Produces a larger atomic number

fusion

the time required for the amount of radioactivity to decrease by one half

half life

Produces radioactive waste

fission

Used to make atomic bombs

fusion and fission

Created when a neutron breaks into a proton and an electron: proton stays in nucleus

beta

focus of a study

scope

Must be stopped by thick concrete or lead

gamma