Nuclear fusion occurs when __________________.
Nuclear fission occurs when __________________.
What happens to the nucleus of an atom that undergoes alpha decay?
An isotope is shown below. Which of the following changes would result in the isotope osmium-186?
Fill in the missing isotope symbol. You can type or draw.
Describe how the carbon-14 nuclei changed in this nuclear decay.
Hydrogen-1 fuses with hydrogen-2 to create a new nucleus. Gamma radiation is released in the process. Write the balanced nuclear reaction below. You can type or draw.
Hydrogen-1 fuses with with nitrogen-15. A new nucleus is made and an alpha particle is released. Write the balanced nuclear reaction below.
Radon-222 undergoes alpha decay. Write the balanced nuclear reaction. You can type or draw.
What is a stellar nebula?
Describe how a stellar nebula becomes a main sequence star.
What will our sun become in the next stage of its life?
Which star(s) has/have supernova explosions? Select all that apply.
Describe what happens when the hydrogen fuel runs out in a main sequence star?
Arrange these galaxies in order of distance from earth, from closest (1) to farthest (4).
Galaxy A
Galaxy B
Galaxy C
Galaxy D
1 - Closest
2
3
4 - Farthest
Which element(s) is/are in this star? Select all that apply.