A process in which a large nucleus splits into two or more parts is called _____.
nuclear fission nuclear fission radioactive decay radioactive decay beta decay beta decay nuclear fusion
nuclear fission
An alpha particle is made up of _____.
two electrons two electrons two protons and two neutrons two protons and two neutrons one proton and one neutron one proton and one neutron one electron
two protons and two neutrons
Which statement best describes the type of radioactive decay shown in the model?
The model shows alpha decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission. The model shows alpha decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission. The model shows beta decay, which is a type of nuclear fission. The model shows beta decay, which is a type of nuclear fission. The model shows beta decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission. The model shows beta decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission. The model shows alpha decay, which is a type of nuclear fission.
The model shows alpha decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission.
Is beta decay a form of nuclear fission?
Yes, it is because the atomic number changes. Yes, it is because the atomic number changes. No, it is not because the mass number does not change. No, it is not because the mass number does not change. Yes, it is because the mass number changes. Yes, it is because the mass number changes. No, it is not because the atomic number does not change.
No, beta decay is not a form of nuclear fission. Beta decay involves the emission of a beta particle (either a beta-minus particle or a beta-plus particle) from the nucleus, resulting in a change in the atomic number. Nuclear fission, on the other hand, involves the splitting of a large nucleus into two or more smaller particles, without a change in the atomic number.
Which option is it?
No, it is not because the mass number does not change.
Which statement correctly classifies gamma emission?
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction. Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction. Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction. Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction. Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay that is also a fission reaction. Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay that is also a fission reaction. Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay, but it is a fission reaction.