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Nuclear Decay and Chain Reactions

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry
Science: Physics: Atomic Physics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Other Materials
  • pen or pencil
  • blank sheet of paper
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

Nuclear Decay and Chain Reactions

Activity Overview

Students determine the decay constant and half-life and begin to look at nuclear fission by simulating a chain reaction.

Subject Area
Science: Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry
Science: Physics: Atomic Physics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire Version
1.7
Other Materials
  • pen or pencil
  • blank sheet of paper
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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