CHEM1903 - Resources for Week 1
Topics and Learning Outcomes
Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry
recognise nuclear reactions, including the major spontaneous decay mechanisms calculate the average atomic mass from isotope information balance nuclear reactions determine decay mechanisms of nuclides describe factors involved in nuclear stability describe the features of fission reactions and their control recognise stable and unstable nuclides predict the decay mechanism for an unstable isotope calculate the activity or half-life of an unstable nuclide from appropriate data. calculate the age of a sample using the carbon-14 method and know the underlying assumptions and appropriate timescale for its application explain the main factors that contributes to effective radiation dose, including penetrating power, activity, energy explain the main mechanism of biological damage by ionizing radiation explain the use of radioactive isotopes in medical imaging, and distinguish the information obtained from X-rays explain how isotope generators produce such as 99m Tc for medical imaging, and give some examples of its use explain PET, the generation of radioisotopes by a cyclotron, and know the kinds of isotopes produced
Textbook and eBook References
Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry -
Chapter 1 and Sections 27.1 - 27.4
Assumed Knowledge -
Chapters 1 - 3
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Lecture Notes, Tutorial Worksheets & Answers and Suggested Exam Questions ChemCAL and iChem Resources
Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry
Assumed Knowledge
Contributed Links and Resources
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Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry -
Fe[26]
Description: Similar to the 2048 game, you have to get to stable iron. Ideal for when you need a (brief) break from studying.
Kat Badiola
Assumed Knowledge -
Bridging Course
Description: Notes and other resources on basic stoichiometry
Adam Bridgeman
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