Nuclear Chemistry Challenge

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Across
  1. 4. – Particle with no charge found in the nucleus.
  2. 7. – Energy emitted in the form of waves or particles.
  3. 9. – A self-sustaining series of nuclear fissions.
  4. 12. – Center of the atom where protons and neutrons reside.
  5. 13. – Splitting of a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei.
  6. 14. – Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
  7. 15. – High-energy radiation with no mass or charge.
Down
  1. 1. – This type of radiation can be blocked by paper.
  2. 2. – A fast-moving electron emitted from a nucleus.
  3. 3. – Positively charged particle in an atom’s nucleus.
  4. 5. – Describes substances that emit radiation.
  5. 6. – Process where an unstable nucleus loses energy.
  6. 8. – Time it takes for half of a radioactive substance to decay.
  7. 10. – Heavy element commonly used in nuclear fission.
  8. 11. – Two light nuclei combine to form a heavier one.