Nuclear ChemistryThe use of nuclear energy as a power source is a hot button topic in society today. Most associate nuclear reactions with weapons and warfare. However, it does have common applications in our every day lives. As we move through the unit think about the following questions and hopefully at the end you will have solid opinions.
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Risks and Benefits |
Do the risks of nuclear energy outweigh the risks. Are there any benefits of using nuclear power over more conventional types?
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Nuclear Packet
Nuclear Packet Completed
Day 0Watch the following video over basic atomic structure. There is no goformative for this video, there will be a daily quiz on 10/31. Notes may be used on the next daily quiz. Complete page
If you would like, below is a video covering nuclear reactions and decay.
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Day 1 10/31 What is Radiation? Today we will begin to look at the atom and the transformations the nucleus can undergo and the types of radiation that accompany these reactions. The nuclear Town Hall project will also be introduced.
Nuclear Background PPT Nuclear Equations Wksht Nuclear Equations Answers Nuclear Town Hall Watch the following video over half life and how to calculate half life. |
Day 2 11/2Continue What is Radiation? Today we will continue the conversation of nuclear and discuss half live, how to calculate half life, and fusion and fission reactions.
Half-life Practice Wksht Half-life Practice Answers |
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Day 5 11/9Quiz over Nuclear
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