Instructions: Identify the following descriptions as alpha, beta, or gamma: 9) The particle that penetrates the deepest of all three. 10) This particle has a -1 charge 11) The particle that can be stopped by clothing alone. 12) This particle has average (medium) penetrating power. 13) This particle has a mass of 4 14) During this decay, no protons, neutrons, or electrons are lost. 15) This particle has a +2 charge 16) During this type of decay, two protons are lost. 17) During this type of decay, an electron is released. 18) This particle has no charge 19) This particle has no mass Beta - - ( and ) Gamma 20) This particle is represented as a helium atom 21) This particle is represented as an electron Instructions: Identify the following descriptions as either fusion or fission. 22) The source of energy in nuclear power plants. 23) Requires one large starting atom. 24) The source of energy in stars (the sun). 25) Requires two smaller atoms to start. 26) The splitting of a large nucleus into smaller nuclei. 27) Usually occurs with light elements. 28) In power plants, atoms are moved at high speeds and collide with each other. 29) Usually starts with a heavy element. 30) Releases the most energy. 31) Releases more energy than a normal chemical reaction, but not the most