Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach
Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach
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ISBN: 9781305079250
Author: Mark S. Cracolice, Ed Peters
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Interpretation Introduction

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The brief description of nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, nuclear power plant, and solar energy is to be stated.

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The nuclear reaction involves the spontaneous emission of particles or radiation due to the breaking or combination of an atomic nucleus. An alpha particle, beta particle and gamma rays are emitted during the radioactive decay. An alpha particle is a helium nucleus. In beta particle emission, an atom emits an electron (e-10).

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