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Year 11

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Foundation

Nuclear physics

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Evidence of atomic structure

I can describe how alpha particles were used to show the size and nature of atomic nuclei.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Unstable nuclei

I can explain why some nuclei are stable and why some are unstable.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Nuclear decay

I can use a nuclear equation to represent alpha and beta decays, and describe the particles involved.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Ionising radiation

I can describe the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Radioactive half-life

I can describe the random nature of radioactive decay and the predictability of radioactive half-life.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Activity and half-life calculations

I can interpret radioactive half-life graphs and make calculations using values of half-life.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Uses of radiation

I can describe some uses of radiation and how it can be used safely.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

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