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Title How Will This Isotope Decay?
Description In this teacher-led activity, students will explore the nuclide chart and predict the type of decay an isotope will undergo based on its location on the chart.
Subject Chemistry
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Multiple-Choice Concept Questions
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included Yes
Language English
Keywords Decay, Nuclear Chemistry, Nuclear Shell Model, Nuclear Stability, Nuclide Chart
Simulation(s) Build a Nucleus (HTML5)


Author(s) Nancy Salpepi
School / Organization PhET
Date submitted 24/04/11
Date updated 24/04/11