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The structure of the atom has evolved as our knowledge of the subatomic particles has improved
What the Atomic Model Is
What Are Isotopes?
Nuclide Notation
Electrons and Their Orbits
How We Got to This Model
Radiation is all around us and its ionising and penetrating properties vary in strength
Background Radiation
Intro to Radioactivity
Ionisation Potential and Penetrating Power
Measuring Radiation
The activity of a radioactive substance is determined by its half-life
The activity of a radioactive substance is determined by its half-life
The properties of radiation can be utilised to save lives in medicine, industry and even household items.
Nuclear fission reactions are used to generate electricity in power stations
Nuclear Reactions as a Source of Energy
Fission of U-235
Nuclear Chain Reactions
Generation of Electricity
Advantages of Nuclear Power
Nuclear fission reactions are used to generate electricity in power stations