Nuclear Reactions

8. The spontaneous decay of the nucleus of an atom, releasing alpha/beta particles or gamma rays.
10. The process of striking a large nucleus with neutrons, causing it to split and release energy.
11. The amount of time it takes for a radioactive sample to decay by half.
14. The number of protons and neutrons that make up the nucleus.
16. Besides Uranium, this element will also under nuclear fission.
18. The original radioactive element before it transmutes.
19. The process of changing from one element to another when emitting radiation.

1. The missing mass from a nuclear reaction that turns into energy.
2. The natural amount of radiation that exists within an environment.
3. A type of nuclear radiation made of two protons and two neutrons.
4. Rods made from Boron or Cadmium that absorb neutrons at a nuclear power plant.
5. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
6. The gas can form from Uranium and seep into the foundation of homes.
7. The name of the element created with a radioactive element transmutes.
9. The process of taking Hydrogen atoms and combining them to release heat.
12. The process of taking low concentrations of U-235 and making it a higher concentration.
13. Atoms with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons.
15. A type of nuclear radiation that is simply an electron shot out of the nucleus.
17. Radioactive elements used at hospitals to exam different parts of the body.