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Atomic structure
AQA
8463
Atomic structure
Understand the structure of atoms, nuclear forces, and stability.
Evaluate the hazards and uses of ionising radiation.
Trace the historical development of radiological protection rules.
Explore the applications of radioactive materials in medicine, industry, agriculture, and power generation.
Atoms and Isotopes
3 Subtopics
1
The structure of an atom
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2
Mass number, atomic number and isotopes
Revise
3
The development of the model of the atom
Revise
Nuclear Radiation
4 Subtopics
1
Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation
Revise
2
Nuclear equations
Revise
3
Half-lives and the random nature of radioactive decay
Revise
4
Radioactive contamination
Revise
Hazards and Uses of Radiation
3 Subtopics
1
Background radiation
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2
Different half-lives of radioactive isotopes
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3
Uses of nuclear radiation
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Nuclear Fission and Fusion
2 Subtopics
1
Nuclear fission
Revise
2
Nuclear fusion
Revise
