P2 - Ionising Radiation

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  1. 3. radiation The radiation that is around us at a safe level
  2. 5. This type of radiation is used to sterilise medical equipment and detect leaks in underground pipes
  3. 8. This type of radiation is stopped by aluminium
  4. 9. In a nuclear power station, nuclear energy is eventually converted into what type of energy?
  5. 12. The name of the process when two small nuclei fuse to form one larger one
  6. 13. The time it takes for the number of radioactive nuclei in a sample to decrease by 50%
  7. 14. The name for the process when a large nucleus splits into smaller ones, energy and neutrons are released
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  1. 1. The name of one of the fuels used in a nuclear power station
  2. 2. The name for the detector that is used to measure radiation
  3. 4. Radiographers wear an apron made from this material to protect them from radiation
  4. 6. This radiation is used in smoke detectors
  5. 7. Isotopes have the same amount of electrons and protons but a different number of what?
  6. 10. Two scientists claimed to have achieved nuclear fusion at room temperatures, what did they call this?
  7. 11. High levels of radiation have been linked to this disease
  8. 15. Where does nuclear fusion take place naturally?