Atomic Structure
what is a isotope
when it is the same atom but more nuetrons
positive particle found in the middle of the atom. equal to the atomic number
proton
How does nuclear fusion happen
when protons combine
the middle of the sun
core
what is the parts that make the atom up
neutron, protons, electrons
calculated by using the number of protons and nuetrons.
mass number
Why is nuclear fusion important?
Fusion could provide a nearly limitless, clean, and safe energy source
the outer layer of the sun
chromosphere
what is on the outside of a atom
electrons
negatively charged particle in an atom. number of these particles equal the number of posititve charges
electrons
What are the main challenges of nuclear fusion?
Achieving and sustaining the extremely high temperatures (millions of degrees Celsius)
the dark spot in the sun
sun spot
what controls the mass of a atom
the protons and nuetrons
used to identify the name of the element
atomic number
Has nuclear fusion ever been achieved?
Yes, fusion reactions have been achieved in labs
What is the layer below the chromosphere sphere
the convection zone
What makes up the charge
the process that produces energy in a star
nuclear fusion
Why does the Sun shine?
The Sun shines because of nuclear fusion happening in its core.
the layer above the core
the radiative zone