Cool Math
Coolmath: Radioactive Decay 1
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for radioactive decay -- with solutions! Find how much will be left after a given amount of time.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Radioactive Decay 2
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for radioactive decay -- with hints and solutions! Find the half-life.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1908
At this site read about Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937 CE), the scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, "for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements, and the chemistry of radioactive substances." This...
Other
Nrc: Unit 2 the Uses of Radiation
A lesson plan on the uses of radiation in science, industry, and medicine. Gives many household examples of how radiation is used. Learners will also learn about the NRC's role in regulating radioactive materials.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Nuclear Radiation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will understand how radioactivity involves a change in the nucleus of a radioisotope and calculate the conversion of mass to energy...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Nuclear Radiation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students investigate the characteristics of radioactive emissions, and then complete equations involving radioactive decay when given pertinent information.
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Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: Just How Old Is Earth? [Pdf]
Article describing efforts in the 19th and 20th centuries to determine the Earth's age, particularly using naturally occurring radioactivity. It notes that scientific disciplines frequently overlap in the work they do. Questions are...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Radioactive Dating Game
Learn about different types of radiometric dating, such as carbon dating. Understand how decay and half-life work to enable radiometric dating. Play a game that tests your ability to match the percentage of the dating element that...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Half Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will explore the radioactive decay process in terms of balanced nuclear equations to discover the concept of half-life.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Neutron Activation Analysis
A simple explanation of neutron activation of some natural elements in order to create a radioactive nucleus.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Physical Science: Nuclear Chemistry
A complete learning module with interactive activities as well as informational text to help students distinguish the characteristics and components of radioactivity.
Other
Le Moyne College:elements & Atoms, Indivisible No Longer
Click to read different historical documents in chemistry related to the history of the study and discovery of radioactivity.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Radioactive Decay as a Measure of Age Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about how radioactive particles decay. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:nordic Sagas: Radioactive Reindeer
Demonstrate how soil absorbs radioactivity by simulating the absorption of the radioactive isotope from the Chernobyl disaster into the lichen of Scandinavia. Use a chart to figure out the half-life of the isotope.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: The Discovery of Radioactivity
Features an overview of the discovery of radioactivity by Henri Becquerel in 1896.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Radioactivity in Nature
This entry provides a summary of radioactivity in nature and the decay chain.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Radioactivity in the Natural Environment
Charts take a look at radioactive nuclei found naturally on Earth.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Uses for Radioactive Substances: Audio Book
This interactive audio book provides a simple overview of how to use radioactive substances. Find links to numerous chemistry animations, power points, and tutorials.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Units of Radioactivity
Provided is a brief explanation of the units of radioactivity and how they are measured.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Units of Radioactivity and Dose
Learn about the units for measuring the amount of radioactivity and the categories of radiation dose.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry [Pdf]
In Chapter 18, Nuclear Chemistry, learn about the nucleus and radioactivity, uses of radioactive substances, and nuclear energy. View different objectives that help aide the understanding of nuclear energy and radioactive emissions....
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Finding Dulcinea: Marie Curie
Article on Marie Curie, who won two Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry for her discoveries in radioactivity and radioactive elements.
Other
Physics World: Radioactive Decay Accounts for Half of Earth's Heat
Find out about the source of heat from the Earth's core. (Published 19 July 2011)
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Radiation Detection Lab
This lab is designed to allow students to look at the amount of radiation that is detected at different distances from a radioactive source.
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