Atomic Structure and Nuclear Video
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Question or Term
Notes
Explain how the size of
the nucleus determine
the stability of the
atom.
When a Nucleus 84 or
more protons what
happens?
When an atom is
Radioactive what does it
give off?
List the three types of
NATURAL DECAY and
tell me where in your
reference table you can
find them.
Gamma Rays are the 4th
type of decay, infer why
I separated them from
the table and spoke
about them specifically.
Use references from the
video ONLY
Describe Mass Defect.
How is this able to defy
the Laws of
Conservation of Energy
and MASS?
What do you think is the
most IMPORTANT FACT
from the reading?
Finish the DECAY MODE Attached to the Back
Atomic Structure and Nuclear Energy Unit 4 Mrs. Casey 2012
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