Study the basics of radioactive decay and the properties of atomic nuclei in Marie Curie's laboratory and classroom. A PDF worksheet and a video tutorial are also available. [3:32]
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Find out about the source of heat from the Earth's core. (Published 19 July 2011)
In this video segment from A Science Odyssey, scientists explain how Earth's age was determined by examining the radioactive rocks in Earth's crust.
Video explaining the process, risks, and benefits of radioactivity. [4:16] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Sal illustrates the different types of decay: Alpha, Beta, Gamma Decay and Positron Emission. [17:00]
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An interactive tutorial on half life. Very readable and has a little extra for the advanced student.
Sal will discuss how to write nuclear equations for alpha, beta, and gamma decay when studying radioactive decay. [8:02]
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