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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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Subtopics and study areas
- Describe alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
- Interpret half-life and activity data.
- Distinguish contamination from irradiation and compare radiation hazards.
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Modelling radioactive half-life
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Subtopics and study areas
- Use dice or cubes to model random decay and determine a model half-life from a decay curve.
