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OCR A Radioactivity
In this section we look inside the atom and the subatomic world. This is where things start to get really strange!
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Radioactive Emissions
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Atoms [FREE] - Never trust an atom - they make up everything!
Nuclear Radiation - Unstable isotopes emit particles from their nucleus​
Nuclear Equations - These show what happens when alpha, beta and gamma are emitted
Half-life - The time it takes for the number of nuclei in a sample to halve
Uses and Hazards
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Hazards of Radiation - There are a few dangers....
Uses of Radiation - Radioactive sources are incredibly useful for many applications
Medical Uses of Radioactivity - Radioactivity, although hazardous, has many benefits
Fission and Fusion - Releasing energy from splitting, or joining, nuclei