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Year 11

AQA

Foundation

Nuclear physics

Lessons (7)

I can describe how alpha particles were used to show the size and nature of atomic nuclei.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

I can explain why some nuclei are stable and why some are unstable.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

I can use a nuclear equation to represent alpha and beta decays, and describe the particles involved.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

I can describe the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

I can describe the random nature of radioactive decay and the predictability of radioactive half-life.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

I can interpret radioactive half-life graphs and make calculations using values of half-life.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

I can describe some uses of radiation and how it can be used safely.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video