THE NUCLEUS AND NUCLEAR REACTIONS

Nuclear descriptions Atomic number Atomic mass number Isotopes nucleons

Nuclear forces Electromagnetic force Strong force

Nuclear reactions and decay Decay types and nuclear stability

Alpha Beta Gamma

Nuclear equations &

Conservation laws Half life & Activity and

probability

Nuclear reactions and decay Fission Vs fusion

Table of electromagnetic & strong force work or energy values Vs nucleus sizes

Binding energy Vs. mass number

Binding energy Vs. mass defect

Nuclear reactors Fission reactors

Chain reaction Moderator Control rods Typical reactor design

Containment structure and primary loop

Secondary loop and electrical energy

Nuclear reactors Fusion reactors & Reaction

confinement