Review of Key Terms for Nuclear Energy

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