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Alpha Decay investigations
- Student directions Alpha Decay.docx - 43 kB
- Student directions Alpha Decay.pdf - 110 kB
- Lesson plan Alpha Decay.docx - 21 kB
- Lesson plan Alpha Decay.pdf - 135 kB
- CQ_AlphaDecay.pptx - 134 kB
- CQ_AlphaDecay.pdf - 361 kB
| Title | Alpha Decay investigations |
| Description | This is a guided-inquiry lab that could be used as homework or with a substitute in either chemistry or physics. Learning Goals: Students will be able to: Explain alpha decay process.Explain what half-life means in terms of single particles and larger samples. |
| Subject | Chemistry, Physics |
| Level | High School, Undergrad - Intro |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | alpha, decay, inquiry, phet |
| Simulation(s) | Alpha Decay |
| Author(s) | Trish Loeblein |
| Contact Email | patricia.loeblein@colorado.edu |
| School / Organization | PhET |
| Date submitted | 4/29/12 |
| Date updated | 5/4/17 |
