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Atomic structure and radiation

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Nuclear structure, radioactive decay, half-life and radiation risks.

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Atomic structure and radiation

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  • Describe atomic and nuclear structure and use isotope notation.
  • Compare alpha, beta and gamma radiation and describe radioactive decay.
  • Interpret half-life using activity, count-rate or undecayed-nuclei data.
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