In this lesson students will compare chemical reactions and nuclear reactions and write nuclear equations. It is not intended for students to just write and balance nuclear equations, which is a pretty easy task for students to grasp, but to really understand what the equation represents. The equation is a representation of the nuclear reaction which are spontaneous reactions that move the nucleus toward stability. Students will balance nuclear equations and describe how the reaction affects the nucleus.
Lesson Objectives:
* Compare chemical reactions and nuclear reactions
* Describe the characteristics of a nuclear reaction
* Describe the effects of alpha and beta decay on the nucleus
* Diagram alpha and beta decay
* Solve and write nuclear equations
* Describe gamma ray emission
Prior Knowledge:
structure of the atom, basic understanding of radioactivity, types of radioactive decay, and the symbols of radioactive particles
Lesson Duration: 1 class period
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This lesson is appropriate for grades 9-12 chemistry
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