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What are the two classifications of nuclear reactions based on?
Spontaneous and induced
What is the result of a spontaneous nuclear reaction?
Radioactive element disintegrates into another element by emitting alpha, beta, or gamma rays.
What is the outcome of bombarding a stable non-radioactive element with a suitable particle?
A new element is obtained.
What are the possible particles emitted in addition to a new element in induced nuclear reactions?
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In induced radioactivity, what happens if the new element formed is stable or non-radioactive?
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