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nuclide
A specific type of atom with a certain number of protons and neutrons
A process that changes the nucleus of an atom
transmutation
When one element changes into another by changing the number of proton
parent isotope
daughter isotope
The original radioactive atom that undergoes decay.
the new atom that forms
Nuclear Fission
large nucleus splits into smaller ones and releases energy.
artificial transmutation
When scientists force a nucleus to change by bombarding it with particle
stable v unstable isotope
will not decay over time
will decay over time
Curie
Rad
Rem
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how much radiation a source gives off
radiation obsorbed
radiation damage