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Year 11
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Higher
Nuclear physics
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I can describe how alpha particles were used to show the size and nature of atomic nuclei.
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I can explain why some nuclei are stable and why some are unstable.
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I can use a nuclear equation to represent alpha and beta decays, and describe the particles involved.
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I can describe the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
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I can describe the random nature of radioactive decay and the predictability of radioactive half-life.
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I can interpret radioactive half-life graphs and make calculations using values of half-life.
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I can describe some uses of radiation and how it can be used safely.
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I can explain how energy can be transferred from the nuclei of atoms to cause heating.
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