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Physical Science Due:
Nuclear Atom–questions

1. What makes an element radioactive? _______________________________________

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2. Above which atomic number are all elements radioactive? ____________
3. Name the three main kinds of nuclear radiation and give the characteristics of each.
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4. What kinds of changes to a nucleus occur for each kind of nuclear decay?
Alpha Decay - _____________________________________________
Beta Decay - _______________________________________________
Gamma Decay - _____________________________________________

5. What is fission? ________________________________________________________

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6. What is fusion? ________________________________________________________

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7. What type of nuclear bombardment reaction occurs in the sun? _________________

8. Why does a chain reaction occur when uranium -235 undergoes fission?
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Watch the short videos found in Edpuzzle:
“How a nuclear power station works.”
“What Are the Benefits and Risks of Nuclear Power?”
Use the information in the videos to answer the following questions.

9. What are the benefits of nuclear power?

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10. What are some risks with nuclear power?

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