Nuclear Decay and Chain Reactions
Science: Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry
Science: Physics: Atomic Physics
9-12
45 Minutes
1.7
- pen or pencil
- blank sheet of paper
Lessons
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.

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Science: Chemistry: Nuclear Chemistry
Science: Physics: Atomic Physics
9-12
45 Minutes
1.7
- pen or pencil
- blank sheet of paper
Lessons
TNS
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