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C. Fission: may create radioactive nuclei, may undergo a chain reaction Fusion: energy source for stars Fission and fusion: large amount of energy produced
Altogether, there are three major types of nuclear decay that radioactive particles can undergo: alpha, beta, or gamma decay. Each type emits a particle from the nucleus. Alpha particles are high-energy helium nuclei containing 2 protons and 2 neutrons. They're heavy and can be stopped by as little as a piece of paper.