Alpha Decay investigations

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Submission Information
Authors	Trish Loeblein
Contact Email	ploeblei@jeffco.k12.co.us
School / Organization	PhET
Submitted	12/04/29
Updated	12/04/29
Contribution Description
Title	Alpha Decay investigations
Simulations	Peluruhan Alfa
Keywords	phet, inquiry, decay, alpha, random
Description	This is a guided-inquiry lab that could be used as homework or with a substitute in either chemistry or physics. Learning Goals: Students will be able to: Explain alpha decay process.Explain what half-life means in terms of single particles and larger samples.
Level	High School, Undergraduate - Intro
Type	Concept Questions, Lab
Subject	Chemistry, Physics
Duration	30 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English

	Content Level
Content Standard	K-4	5-8	9-12
Science as Inquiry - A
Physical Science - B
Life Science - C
Earth & Space Science - D
Science & Technology - E
Science in Personal and Social Perspective - F
History and Nature of Science - G

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