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Radiation - Coggle Diagram
Radiation
Types of Radiation: Alpha, Beta +/-, and Gamma
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Alpha Radiation: The atom loses a Helium particle (2 protons, two neutrons); atomic number -2 (least penetrating)
Gamma Radiation: Atom stays the same, but loses energy (most penetrating)
Electron Configuration
- Number of the Shell 2. letter of the orbital 3. number of electrons in that orbital
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Half Lives
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When an element is unstable, it will decay until it becomes stable again.
Nuclear Fusion/Fission
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Fission: When an atom is split, releasing energy and three neutrons.
A neutron is added to an atom, the atom splits into two isotopes, energy is released
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