Cosmic/Nuclear Chem

Content:

Nuclear chem is base notations equations and overall basic math aspect of chemistry. We need to know this for this upcoming year as it will be much easier to record data and express certain elements and the different aspects of those elements if we learn this content. Some real-life and examples of nuclear chemistry are radiotherapy in the medical aspect of the applications, the use of radioactive tracers within science, the industry, and environments, and the use of radiation to modify materials such as polymers. In addition to those applications, it also includes the study and use of nuclear processes in non-radioactive areas of human activity. A lot of nuclear chemistry is used in cosmic chemistry for example measuring the distance in between large spaces using scientific notation. Cosmic chemistry has taught us about the life process of stars and different types of stars. Another thing nuclear chemistry is used for is measuring the decay of a certain element using the half-life equation. For example, if the half-life of a certain element was 4 days (meaning the full life would be 8) then you ould do 1/2^the amount of half-lives.

Evidence of Work:

Cosmic Chemistry Evidence:

Half Life Equation:

One of Our Nuclear chemistry Practice Problems

Nuclear Chemistry Notes:

Reflection:

Something I think I learned from the unit was how to take notes better and I also learned about our solar system and the life process of stars. This includes the different elements that the fusion creates in a certain star and how that affects the aspects of the star. For example on the cosmic chemistry worksheet, we answered questions from crash course videos about different elements and types of fusion in stars. One thing I struggled with during the Unit was remembering the mathematical aspect. Because I did not think the mathematical aspect of it was easy for me to get behind. This relates to consciencious learning being I needed to be more aware of the content I knew vs. Needed to know. Some changes I am going to try to make In the future is being more aware of what I need to knowe