________ Is the Degree to Which a Component Has More

question 59

Short Answer

________ is the degree to which a component has more than one immediate parent.

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Definitions:

Alpha Particles

A type of ionizing radiation consisting of two protons and two neutrons, emitted from the nucleus of an atom.

Gold Foil

Thin sheets of gold used in scientific experiments, most famously in Rutherford's gold foil experiment which led to the discovery of the nucleus.

Sub-Atomic Particle

Particles smaller than atoms, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Atoms Produce Light

The phenomenon where atoms emit light when electrons jump from higher to lower energy levels, releasing photons.