S1+Nuclear+Chemistry


 * Notes**


 * 10.1 Radioactivity**

__Objectives__:

1. Describe the process of nuclear decay. 2. Classify nuclear radiation as alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays. 3. Balance nuclear equations. 4. Identify sources of nuclear radiation, and describe how nuclear radiation affects matter. 5. Describe methods of detecting nuclear radiation.


 * 10.2 Rates of Nuclear Decay**

__Objectives__:

1. Define half-life, and relate half-life to the age of a radioactive sample. 2. Compare and contrast nuclear reaction rates with chemical reaction rates. 3. Describe how radioisotopes are used to estimate the age of materials.


 * 10.3 Artificial Transmutation**

__Objectives__:

1. Describe and identify examples of transmutation. 2. Describe how transuranium elements are synthesized. 3. Explain how particle accelerators have been used in scientific research.


 * 10.4 Fission and Fusion**

__Objectives__:

1. Compare and contrast nuclear forces. 2. Describe the process of nuclear fission. 3. Explain how nuclear reactors are used to produce energy. 4. Describe the process of nuclear fusion.