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  • Nuclear Reaction
    A process involving changes in the nucleus, altering the number of protons and transforming one element into another.
  • Nucleus
    The central region of an atom containing protons and neutrons, where nuclear changes occur.
  • Proton
    A positively charged particle in the nucleus that determines an element's identity through its quantity.
  • Neutron
    A neutral particle found in the nucleus, contributing to atomic mass but not charge.
  • Alpha Decay
    A nuclear process where an alpha particle is released as a product, changing the original element.
  • Beta Decay
    A transformation where a beta particle is emitted, resulting in a new element.
  • Gamma Emission
    A release of high-energy radiation from the nucleus without changing the atomic number.
  • Alpha Particle
    A radioactive particle emitted during alpha decay, responsible for element transformation.
  • Beta Particle
    A radioactive particle released in beta decay, altering the atomic number of the nucleus.
  • Gamma Particle
    A form of energy emitted from the nucleus during gamma emission, not affecting element identity.
  • Capture
    A process where a radioactive particle is absorbed as a reactant, leading to nuclear transformation.
  • Emission
    The release of a radioactive particle as a product in a nuclear reaction, resulting in a new element.
  • Radioactive Particle
    A subatomic entity such as alpha, beta, or gamma, involved in nuclear transformations.
  • Element Identity
    A characteristic defined by the number of protons in the nucleus, altered during nuclear reactions.
  • Rutherfordium
    An element named to honor a physicist's contributions to nuclear chemistry, specifically element 104.