Match the following items. 1. high-intensity bundle of energy being emitted from some decaying nuclei gamma ray 2. particle radiating from the nucleus of some atoms beta particle 3. negative particle identical to an electron but radiating from a decaying nucleus alpha particle

28. which is not a reason that water is used to store spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants? water increases the speed of the chain reaction in the fuel rods. water protects nuclear power plant workers from the high temperature and radiation of the fuel rods. water acts as a radiation shield to reduce the radiation levels. water cools the spent rods. salts action