the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.
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Alpha particle
a positively charged particle that is the nucleus of the helium atom; emitted from natural or radioactive isotopes
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a high-speed electron or positron emitted in the decay of a radioactive isotope
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
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(physics) the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope of an element to the total number of isotopes present
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.Hence: A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties; interaction of a particle and…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of a beta particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.(physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a positively charged ion
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a stream of atomic or subatomic particles that may be charged positively (e.g. alpha particles) or negatively (e.g. beta particles) or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.any of three isotopes of a colorless aromatic liquid hydrocarbon occurring in the volatile oil of cumin and thyme and used in the manu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a field of force surrounding a charged particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.(physics) a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.(physics) a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.(physics) the lowest energy state of an atom or other particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.
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