Atoms Day 5
Isotopes and Instability
Today we delve into the world of the nucleus. How are isotopes different from each other? How do we read and write about them? How can you know if they are unstable (or if they even exist at all?)?
If you miss this class watch the video while taking your own notes. Make a copy of those notes. Download the homework pages and complete them. Email me or see me after school with questions. Hand in the copy of your notes with the finished homework.
If you miss this class watch the video while taking your own notes. Make a copy of those notes. Download the homework pages and complete them. Email me or see me after school with questions. Hand in the copy of your notes with the finished homework.
Homework:
Read (in class): Green:
Do these worksheets: Subatomic Heavyweights
Isotopia a.k.a. The Island of Stability
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For your Viewing Pleasure:
Nova always makes good videos. This one shows one man's search for element 114 and does a good job with the "Sea of Instability" and the "Island of Stability".
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/stability-elements.html This guy looks like he'd be Einstien's nephew. This is a great video to know more of how the Island of Stability is used.
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