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Radiation emitted from the element as well as its salt, and is not affected by temperature or the source of uranium. The spontaneous emission of radiation by an element is called
radioactivity
A ______ is a change in which the nucleons (combination of protons and neutrons) change. For instance, if the number of neutrons or protons in the nucleus changes, that is
nuclear change
A chemical change is a change in which ______s join together, split apart, or rearrange. A chemical change involves breaking of forming bonds between ______s. A nuclear change often turns one element into another element. A nuclear change is a change that occurs within the
atom
Nuclear Power by harnessing the energy stored in the powerful bonds between protons and neutrons to turn the lights on in our houses. A
chemical change
Archaeology using the fact that all living things contain radioactive carbon to determine the age
fossil
Test your knowledge on the discovery of radioactivity and its effects on photographic plates, air ionization, and temperature independence. Learn about the spontaneous emission of radiation by elements and their salts.
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