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These flashcards cover key concepts related to nuclear reactions, including fission, fusion, and calculations involving moles.
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Transmutation
Any process by which the identity of an element is changed.
Fission
Any process that separates the atomic nucleus.
Radioactive Decay
The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by radiation.
Mass Defect
Mass converted to energy during nuclear reactions.
Fusion
Combines atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, typically producing energy.
Half-Life
The time it takes for half of a radioisotope to decay.
Avogadro's Number
The number of particles in one mole, approximately 6.023 x 10^23.
Molar Mass
The mass of one mole of a substance, typically expressed in grams per mole (g/mol).