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Standard 2

Students will understand the relationship between energy changes in the atom specific to the movement of electrons between energy levels in an atom resulting in the emission or absorption of quantum energy. They will also understand that the emission of high-energy particles results from nuclear changes and that matter can be converted to energy during nuclear reactions.

Objective 2

Evaluate how changes in the nucleus of an atom result in emission of radioactivity.

• Atomic Absorption and Emission
  Take a look at the atomic spectra and locate various elements in this interactive.
• General Chemistry Online
  Tutorials, notes, glossaries, quizzes, and more.
• Nuclear Decay Simulator
  This interactive allows you to look at how the number of radioactive isotopes present change over time.
• Nuclear Reaction
  This PBS site about nuclear power provides useful maps, charts, text, and graphics.
• The ABC's of Nuclear Science
  Learn about radioactivity, fission, fusion, and structure of the atomic nucleus.
• The Virtual Nuclear Tourist
  Not only can you tour nuclear power plants around the world, but the site offers and incredible amount of information on nuclear energy.

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