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Chapter
33: The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
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Chapter
Objectives:
- Explain
the Relation of x-rays and radioactivity
- Describe
the differences and similarities among alpha, beta, and gamma
rays
- Describe
the forces that hold the nucleus together.
- Describe
the particles that form the nucleus
- Describe
how the nuclei of isotopes differ
- Explain
the difference between stable and radioactive isotopes.
- Explain
why atoms are radioactive.
- Define
half-life.
- Describe
natural and artificial transmutation of elements.
- Explain
several methods for dating objects.
- Descxribe
the effects of radiation on humans.
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Chapter
Terms:
- x-ray
- alpha
particle
- beta
particle
- gamma
ray
- nucleon
- quarks
- isotopes
- atomic
number
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atomic mass number
- half-life
- transmutation
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Chapter
Outline Framework:
- X-Rays
and Radioactivity
- Alpha,
Beta, and Gamma Rays
- The
Nucleus
- Isotopes
- Why
Atoms Are Radioactive
- Half-Life
- Natural
Transmutation of Elements
- Artificial
Transmutation of Elements
- Radioactive
Isotopes
- Carbon
Dating
- Uranium
Dating
- Effects
of radiation on Humans
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