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Learning Intentions

• You will learn the relationship between the identify of an element and number of protons in its nucleus.

• You will learn how to determine the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom and how to represent them in shorthand notation.

• You will learn the two way that nuclear transformation can take place, through radioactive decay and nuclear bombardment.

• You will learn who first observed nuclear decay and what radioactive elements she discovered.

• You will learn the three most common types of radioactive decay, alpha, beta and gamma decay.

• You will learn how to represent the two of the three types of radioactive decay in nuclear equations.

Content Standards being covered:

Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay (HS- PS1-8)
78. Fission is a process (through nuclear reaction or radioactive decay) where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller nuclei and free neutrons
79. Fusion is a process where the nucleus of one atom fuses with another atom’s nucleus to form a heavier nucleus.
80. Radioactive decay can occur in the form of alpha, beta or gamma decay.

Habits of Mind/Life skills being covered:

Thinking Flexibly

Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations

 

Journal Entry:

What is shorthand notation for Carbon-14?