Six lessons cover this chapter, one for each section. Open any of them on its own below, or meet it in place inside chapter 21 of the book. Tick a lesson off once you can predict what it will do before you touch it.
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The nucleus and nuclear stability
Plot nuclides on the band of stability and test binding energy.
2
Types of radioactive decay
Fire alpha, beta, positron and gamma and see what changes.
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Fission and fusion
Split a heavy nucleus and fuse light ones, and compare the energy.
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Radiation, detection and uses
Shield alpha, beta and gamma and compare doses and medical uses.