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What is Alpha Radiation
Helium Atoms
What is Beta Radiation
Fast Moving Electrons
What is the change in atomic number for Alpha Radiation
-2
What is the change in atomic number for Beta Radiation
+1
What is Gamma Radiation
Electromagnetic Wave
Fission
Splitting of nucleus
Fusion
Joining of 2 or more nucleus
Parent nucleus
Unstable nucleus that releases energy to become stable
Daughter nucleus
Nucleus after fission or fusion
Isotope
Same element but different mass
Chemical reactions
Involve electrons but have no change to the nucleus
Nuclear reactions
Changes to nucleus
Acid
Corrosive substance which has a pH lower than 7
Acid cause
High concentration of hydrogen-ions
Alkali
A base which is soluble in water
Base
A substance that reacts with acid to neutralise it and produce a salt
Corrosive
Able to damage metal, stonework, clothes and skin
Neutralise
To be made neutral by removing any acidic or alkaline nature
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