Nuclear Chemistry
Powerpoint Lecture
This Powerpoint lecture gives a brief history of the discovery and application of radioactivity, including Becquerel's discovery and Rutherford's gold foil experiment. Students will then learn about both nuclear fusion and fission within the context of the sun, fission nuclear reactors, and nuclear weapons.
Essential Concepts: Nucleus, protons, neutrons, radioactive decay, radioactive fallout, fission, fusion, nuclear energy, nuclear meltdowns, half-life.
Answer key: Included in the chemistry instructor resources subscription. Click here for details.
