atomic theory explains radioactivity

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In the terms of atomic number and mass number, what is an isotope?

What changes occur within the nucleus when the atom is under radioactive decay?

What's fission?

What's fusion?

What are the major types of radiation

Wow do you illustrate radioactive decay, fission, and fusion using nuclear equations?

define:

radiation

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Radiation

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Alpha

alpha radiation is a type of radiation caused by the phenomena alpha decay. alpha particles positively charged and are indistinguishable from the nuclei of a helium atom.

Beta

beta radiation is a type of radiation caused by the phenomena beta decay. beta particles are negatively charged and and are created by

Gamma

gamma radiation is a type of radiation caused by the phenomena gamma decay. gamma particles are not affected by magnetism.