SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
PHYSICAL SCIENCE 102
THE
ATOMIC
NUCLEUS
In the innermost part of an atom is the atomic nucleus. The structure and
changes that matter undergoes form patterns based on the structure and
composition of this inner core. In this section you will consider
importants aspects of the nucleus(see syllabus)......(Its important that you
complete the "self-
.......exercises in each section!)
ABC's of Nuclear Science
Radioactivity
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Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Rays
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Environmental Radiation
Units of Radiation Measurement
The Atomic Nucleus and the Strong Force
Half Life
Demo/Exercise
Transmutation of the Elements
Table of the Isotopes
Isotopic Dating
Nuclear Fission
The Mass Energy Relationship-E = mc2
Nuclear Fusion
Sub-Atomic Particles
The Atom and Particle Physics
Self Assessment Test(1) Nuclear Power Plants-Tour
Self Assessment Tests(See... Quizzes-Chapters 2 and 4)
Concurrently you should review the appropriate
rea(s)
as needed.....more..
In addition to the regular homework assignments of problems from the text,
self paced exercises, activities, quizzes, and virtual/practicals are
incorporated in each major section of this course. It is important, to
the extent possible, that each student take maximum advantage of these
study aids!
Introductory to Chemistry Websites
Chemistry Web Resources
Fundamental Constants
Unit Conversions
CHEMISTRY CALCULATORS
HOMEWORK/ASSIGNMENT SECTION

You should be studying chapter 16 in your text!
Additional homework
study tools and aids are
located on the
"WORK-STUDY PLATFORM"
i.e., click "here" or "below"
Upon completion of your homework, take this quiz(click here!) and solve
the summary problems(click here!) in order to "receive credit" for your
homework!
IMPORTANT!!
WORK-STUDY PLATFORM
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