Exploring Radioactive Decay and Its Uses
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Title
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Exploring Radioactive Decay and Its Uses |
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Description
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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. |
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Subject
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Chemistry |
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Level
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High School, Undergrad - Intro |
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Type
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Multiple-Choice Concept Questions |
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Duration
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30 minutes |
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Answers Included
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Yes |
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Language
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English |
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Keywords
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alpha, balancing, beta, decay, nuclear chemistry, positron, radioactivity |
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Simulation(s)
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Build a Nucleus (HTML5) |
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Author(s)
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Nancy Salpepi |
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School / Organization
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PhET |
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Date submitted
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24/04/11 |
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Date updated
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24/04/11 |
