Review of Key Terms for Nuclear Energy
Across
- 3. one of two or more atoms whose nuclei contain the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
- 5. spontaneously emitting energetic particles as a result of the decay of unstable atomic nuclei.
- 7. the part of an atom with a positive electrical charge at the center and that has most of the atom's mass.
- 8. the smallest particle of an element that can exist.
- 9. the combining of two or more things into one, e.g., the joining of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei
Down
- 1. the science of matter and energy and how they affect each other.
- 2. a splitting of something into two or more parts.
- 4. The transformation of one element into another element.
- 5. heat or light energy sent out in the form of waves. Some forms can be dangerous.
- 6. the ability to do work, have power or produce change.