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What is Radon?
Students read an article about radon and its properties. They examine a periodic table and identify the numbers surrounding an element. They discuss the harmful and helpful effects of radiation.
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Unit 2 Quantities Review
In this quantities in chemistry activity, students solve 13 review problems about percent composition, significant digits, the mole, simple and molecular formulas, balancing equations, stoichiometry, limiting reagents and percent yields.
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The Bohr-Rutherford Model of the Atom
In this atom model worksheet, students explore how scientists developed the Bohr-Rutherford atom model. Students complete 15 fill in the blank statements.
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In Search of Cosmic Rays
Learners compare rates to altitude. They conduct a class discussion about the results.
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The Nucleus
In this atoms activity, learners review terms associated with atoms which includes isotopes, transmutation, and radioactive decay. This activity has 11 short answer questions.
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Not In My Backyard: The Nature and Danger of Nuclear Radiation
Students evaluate the ways to control exposure to radiation and determine how to deal with the problem of nuclear waste in a rational rather than an emotional way.