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Matter
Any substance that has mass and occupies a volume. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Alpha particle
A type of particle produced in some types of radioactive decay, being one of the most widespread forms of ionising radiation. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Nucleus (chemistry)
In an atom, the small, dense, positively charged structure at its centre, containing the protons and neutrons. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Nucleosynthesis
The formation of atomic nuclei from neutrons, protons and smaller nuclei. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Atom
The building blocks of all matter, being the smallest unit that retains the chemical properties of an element. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Subatomic particles
Particles that make up the structure of atoms, such as neutrons, protons and electrons. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Isotopic mass
The mass of 1 atom of a specific isotope of an element. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Chain reaction
A series of reactions, each the result of a preceding reaction. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Quark
A fundamental particle, and the components from which protons and neutrons in atomic nuclei are made. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Nuclear Fusion: The Hot and Cold Science
When a group of scientists claimed they had achieved nuclear fusion, the discovery became one of the most controversial of the 20th century. What is fusion, and what role does heat play in it? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity -...
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Radioactive Substances
What is radioactivity? Explore the difference between alpha, beta and gamma radiation and how their different properties can make them useful. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Radioactivity is the nuclear decay of...
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Heavy Water
Why did allied soldiers in World War Two embark on a dangerous mission to stop the Nazis using heavy water? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Atoms that have the same number of protons and electrons but different numbers...
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Nuclear Weapons
How the principles of nuclear physics have been used to unleash massive destruction. How do fission bombs and thermonuclear bombs work, and what are the differences between the two? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points....
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Nuclear Fission: The Power and Dangers of Splitting Atoms
Find out what happens when an atom splits and why, depending on how this process is controlled, the consequences can be productive or destructive. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. Nuclear fission creates energy by...
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What is an Atom?
From our bodies to the oceans and stars, everything is made of millions upon millions of tiny atoms. But what are atoms made of? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. The building blocks of all elements are called atoms. Atoms...
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Forces of Nature
Introducing the four main forces of nature: gravity, electromagnetic force, weak and strong nuclear forces. Learn why they are fundamental to life on Earth. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. There are four fundamental forces of nature....
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Atomic mass
The mass of a specific atom, given for the specific isotope of an element. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Neutron star
An extremely dense star formed when a giant star called a supernova explodes. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Strong nuclear force
The force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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How Nuclear Reactors Generate Power
This video explains the process of nuclear fission and how it powers nuclear reactors to produce electricity. Learn how uranium atoms are split to create heat, which then drives steam turbines to generate energy, all while avoiding...
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Chemical Combination: The Elements and the Components of the Atom
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Revise the elements and the components of the atom.14002
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Atomic Bombs and Nuclear Reactors Simulated - Critical Mass Misconception
This video explains how atomic bombs and nuclear reactors work with a simulation. It also explains why critical mass is a confusing topic in nuclear physics. It depends on a lot more than just the mass.
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4 Things to Know to Pass Chemistry
Chemistry is a class that most students will have to take in order to pass chemistry and graduate from high school. In this video, we go over 4 things that you must know in order to pass chemistry! Topic 1: Atomic Structure Topic 2: Atom...
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The Spark of Knowledge: Understanding Electricity
Explore the essentials of electricity in this engaging video. Learn how it powers our daily devices and delve into the atomic world of neutrons, protons, and electrons. Discover the fascinating process of how electrical charges are...