Matthew completed his work independently. I was available for questions.

JP was absent today.

JPaul continued watching assigned videos on the AP website.

JP completed topic questions for 4.2. All MCQ's due Tuesday, 3/12.

JP completed videos for 4.2 - Videos 1 and 2.

Matthew completed videos for 4.2 - Videos 1 and 2.

Discuss what determines the atomic number of an atom and the atomic mass. Introduce what an isotope is. Examine the isotope of uranium, U-235 and U-236. Analyze why 236 is not stable. Outline the fission reaction which spilts U-235 into a barium atom and a krypton atom, with the release of tremendous energy. Show how 3 neutrons are released for each U-225 split, causing a chain reaction.. Describe and examine an image of a nuclear reactor. Discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy.

Answer module 36 questions. View comparison chart of coal, oil, methane and nuclear energy. Answer questions assigned to the chart. Outline a fusion reaction between hydrogen isotopes to form helium, with the release of energy and a neutron. Discuss how the waste is not radioactive. Examine why fusion has not become the nuclear fuel to use,

How fission is utilized to produce electrical energy. This lesson summary can be found written on Tuesday's summary

Discuss and outline the advantages and disadvantages to the use of nuclear power for electric generation. Analyze costs involved in nuclear and traditional fossil fuel plant building and operation. Analyze the possible hazards involved with nuclear energy use, the half life of uranium, and the possibility of genetic mutations caused by leaked radiation .