an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen)
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a self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others
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an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen)
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry, Nuclear physics.a positively charged atom of hydrogen; that is to say, a normal hydrogen atomic nucleus
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry, 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, Chemistry, General chemistry, Nuclear physics.a radioactive isotope that is used in a compound in order to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry, 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, Chemistry, General chemistry, Nuclear physics.a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry, Nuclear physics.(radiology) any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry, 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, Chemistry, Nuclear physics.an electrical force linking atoms
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry.a chemical bond that involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms in a molecule
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry.electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear physics.electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear physics.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
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry.the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, Nuclear physics.an electron in the outer shell of an atom which can combine with other atoms to form molecules
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry.binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centi…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Chemistry, General chemistry.a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol
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the energy released by a nuclear reaction
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.To vaunt one's self; to brag; to say or tell things which are intended to give others a high opinion of one's self or of things belong…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.that part of the energy in a substance that can be released by a chemical reaction
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.The state of mind characterized by one's reliance on himself, or his circumstances; a feeling of self-sufficiency; such assurance as l…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.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: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.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: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.a nuclear reaction occurring with absorption of energy
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.(chemistry) the ratio of concentrations when equilibrium is reached in a reversible reaction (when the rate of the forward reaction eq…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: self-sustaining, nuclear, reaction, series, fissions.(chemistry) the principle that (at chemical equilibrium) in a reversible reaction the ratio of the rate of the forward reaction to the…
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