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Elements and Nuclear Reactions - Coggle Diagram
Elements and Nuclear Reactions
Nucleosynthesis
process of element formation
Big Bang nucleosynthesis
The Big Bang was a phenomenally energetic explosion that initiated the universe. Additionally, it is the universe's origin theory that is most widely accepted in science.
Stellar (star) nucleosynthesis
Star
very hot ball of gas (plasma)
fusion reactions are initiated through enormous temperatures and densities of matter
Supernova nucleosynthesis
Supernovae
explosion of giant stars
forms heavier elements through high temperature and pressure made by the explosions
Fusion
combines two or more lighter atoms into one heavier atom.
Plasma
super high energy, electrically charged gas
Fission
splits a larger atom into two or more smaller ones.
Radioactivity
release of energy from the nuclei of unstable isotopes in the form of energetic particles and waves
Radioisotopes
radioactive atoms
Radioactive Decay - Beta Decay
Radioactive Decay - Gamma Decay
Radioactive Decay - Alpha Decay
Transmutation
general term for the process of changing the number of protons or neutrons in a chemical element or isotope to produce a different one
Synthetic Elements
man-made elements