Nuclear

= = = = **Nuclear chemistry is an interesting topic that was covered extensively in physical science. We cover it in a little more detail in Chemistry so that the students have a second exposure before the graduation tests. This is a short unit.**

toc  = Georgia Performance Standards = a. Relate the role of nuclear fusion in producing essentially all elements heavier than hydrogen. a. Differentiate among alpha and beta particles and gamma radiation. b. Differentiate between fission and fusion. c. Explain the process half-life as related to radioactive decay. d. Describe nuclear energy, its practical application as an alternative energy source, and its potential problems.
 * SC1.** **Students will analyze the nature of matter and its classifications.**
 * SPS3.** **Students will distinguish the characteristics and components of radioactivity.**

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=Online [|textbook]= ==

=Tutorials=
 * [|nuclear equations]
 * [|general overview]
 * [|types of radiation and half-life]
 * [|Video]
 * [|Nuclear Power Plant]
 * [|Concerns about nuclear power]
 * [|Nuclear Fission]
 * [|Review questions]
 * Article: [|Fate of Chernobyl]
 * This is an excellent summary and has fission and fusion videos! [|Xe Files]

=GPB EPISODES= These videos take a long time to download. [|Nuclear part 1] [|Nuclear part 2]

=Practice=

=Study Guide=

=Weblinks= [|The Shroud of Turin] Article on [|Cell Phone Use] = =
 * [|The Atomic Archive]**The atomic archive explores the complex history surrounding the invention of the atomic bomb; a crucial turning point for all mankind. As well as a timeline there is also considerable science background material here dealing with atomic physics, nuclear explosions, radiation and chemistry. There is also an excellent collection of animations and interactive experiments.