Atomic Structure

Atoms and isotopes

Describe atomic structure, isotopes and how evidence changed the accepted model of the atom.

Atoms and nuclear radiation

Describe radioactive decay, nuclear radiation, nuclear equations, half-life and contamination hazards.

Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation

Explain background radiation, isotope half-life choices and practical uses of nuclear radiation.

Nuclear fission and fusion

Explain physics-only nuclear fission, chain reactions and nuclear fusion as energy-releasing nuclear processes.