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Tittel Exploring Radioactive Decay and Its Uses
Beskrivelse Through this instructor-led activity students will be introduced to 3 types of radioactive decay--alpha, beta and positron emission. Students will be able to predict how the nucleus will change from each type of decay and construct nuclear equations.
Emne Kjemi
Nivå Student - introduksjon (bachelor), Videregående skole
Type Multiple-Choice Concept Questions
Varighet 30 minutter
Svar inkludert Ja
Språk English
Nøkkelord alpha, balancing, beta, decay, nuclear chemistry, positron, radioactivity
Simuleringer Bygg en atomkjerne (HTML5)


Forfattere Nancy Salpepi
Skole / Organisasjon PhET
Lastet opp 11.04.24
Oppdatert 11.04.24