Atomic Physics
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1 - Structure of the Atom

  • I can describe how the historical understanding of the atom has changed over time
  • I can describe the Rutherford-Geiger-Marsden experiment and how it helped discover the nucleus
  • I can interpret isotope notation to determine the number of protons and neutrons
  • I can describe electron energy levels and how transitions between these absorb and emit energy
  • I can calculate the energy, frequency, and wavelength of light emitted by transitioning electrons
  • I can identify and calculate the emission wavelengths for different elements
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2 - Radioactive Decay

  • I can describe the role of the strong force and explain how nuclei can become unstable
  • I can predict the products of radioactive alpha, beta, and gamma decay
  • I can compare and contrast the properties of alpha, beta, and gamma particles
  • I can conceptually describe the meaning of half-life
  • I can calculate the % of a substance remaining after a given number of half lives
  • I can calculate the age of a sample when given the percentage of an isotope remaining
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​Half life investigation using 3D printed 6-sided dice as a model of nuclear decay

3 - Energy and Mass Defect

  • I can relate units of mass between kilograms (kg) and atomic mass units (u)
  • I can use the mass/energy equivalence to mathematically relate mass and energy
  • I can define mass defect and explain how it is related to energy
  • I can calculate the mass defect of a nuclide
  • I can calculate binding energy from mass defect
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Students work together to calculate the binding energy per nucleon for 30 different elements to enter into a self-checking google sheet that graphs the data in real time.

4 - Nuclear Power

  • I can describe the chain reaction that occurs to support a self-sustaining fission reactor
  • I can describe the concentration of U-235 as a sample is enriched into fuel-grade uranium
  • I can outline the process of enriching uranium
  • I can explain how a nuclear reactor transforms the energy of a fission reaction into electricity
  • I can describe the role of the moderator and control rods in a nuclear reactor
  • I can discuss the challenges of disposing of nuclear waste
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