Session Date
Lesson Topic
alpha and beta decay formulas
Lesson Outline
Olivia was given a alpha decay activity sheet which contained about 6 transmutations of unstable nuclei into stable nuclei using alpha particle decay. The new, more stable atoms were identified and each decay shown. Beta particle decay was then discussed, with an example of stability being achieved by emission of a beta particle electron. The addition of 1 proton to the new nucleus was shown due to the beta particle forming from the decomposition of a neutron, which is a proton and electron. A few beta decay problems were presented for completion. Natural and artificial transmutation was discussed.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
After the first presentation of each decay type, Olivia easily completed the nuclear transformation equations, identifying the new atom formed by its atomic number
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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