Nuclear Chemistry

NUCLEAR PROCESSES

• Demonstrate knowledge of mass-energy relationships in nuclear reactions and radioactive decay (E = mc2).

• Compare and contrast alpha, beta, and gamma decay, including changes in the nucleus, balancing nuclear reactions, and the relative kinds of damage to matter caused by alpha, beta, and gamma rays.

• Compare and contrast fission and fusion.

• Perform calculations involving half-life.

• Apply knowledge of the radiometric dating of rocks and other materials.