Audrey Anne Vella
April 3, 2020
11:18 am
This Lesson Was Contributed By:
Audrey Anne Vella Bondin
This Lesson is For:
Lesson Duration:
80 mins.
What Should You Expect From This Lesson?
This lesson starts with a revision of atomic structure and the goes on to explain isotopes. The properties of the three types of radiation are explained. The concept of half life and the random nature of radioactive emission is discussed. Finally the uses of radiation in medicine, industry and agriculture are explained.
How To Carry Out This Lesson At Home:
The introduction on the discovery of radiation is for your general knowledge and is not examinable.
Go through the notes and explanations. There are worked examples on half life followed by practice example with answers in brackets.
