Atomic and Nuclear Structure and Radioactivity

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Title Description:

In this title, you will learn about atomic structure, which is what lies be...

In this title, you will learn about atomic structure, which is what lies beneath the surface of everything you see and touch. You will learn about protons, neutrons and electrons, and how they combine to make up the Universe. You will hear about isotopes and what they mean for radioactive decay. We will also look at the three different types of radioactive decay, and how this radioactivity appears in nature. You will discover how radioactive particles and waves can be detected, and how they can be useful and dangerous. We will then be discussing nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. This title also covers how electricity is generated at nuclear power stations, as well as what happens in nuclear reactions. Finally, you'll learn about the history of the atom, and how our knowledge of the Universe's composition has developed over time.