Why does radiation occur? Learn the reason and the main types of radiation during this video lesson. Scholars discover the makeup of a radioactive atom and the effect of the different types of radiation. They then analyze and create nuclear equations. This is the final lesson in a series of 15 videos.

Concepts

radiation, radioactive decay, nuclear chemistry, nuclear equations

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause the video after each slide to ask and answer clarifying questions

Classroom Considerations

• Builds on the concepts from the previous lesson in the series
• Learners must have a solid understanding of the chemistry of an atom

Pros

• Includes several examples that allow for practice during the video
• Incorporates real-life examples to add relevance to the topic

Cons

• None