This is a highly engaging, detailed and fully-resourced revision lesson which has been designed to test the students on their knowledge and understanding of topic 6 (Radioactivity) of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification. The PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain a wide range of resources which include exam-style questions with fully-explained answers, differentiated tasks and quick quiz competitions. The students will be motivated by the range of tasks whilst crucially recognising those areas of the specification which require some extra time before the exams
The following specification points are covered in this lesson:
- Describe the structure of atom and recall the typical size
- Recall the relative masses and charges of the subatomic particles and use the number of protons and electrons to explain why atoms are neutral
- Describe the structure of the nuclei of an isotope
- Explain what is meant by background radiation and recall sources
- Describe methods for measuring and detecting radioactivity
- Describe the process of beta minus and beta plus decay
- Write and balance nuclear decay equations
- Explain the effects on the proton and nucleon number as a result of decay
- Recall that the unit of radioactivity is Bq
- Use the concept of half-life to carry out calculations
- Describe the use of isotopes in PET scanners
- Describe the differences between nuclear fission and fusion
- Explain how the fission of U-235 produces two daughter nuclei, two or three neutrons and releases energy
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy
- Explain why nuclear fusion cannot happen at low temperatures and pressures
It is estimated that it will take in excess of 2 hours of GCSE teaching to cover the detail of this lesson and it can be used for effective revision at the end of the topic or in the lead up to mock or terminal exams.
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This bundle of revision lessons have been designed to enable students to assess their knowledge and understanding of the content detailed in the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification and ultimately to recognise those areas which need extra attention before an end of topic test or mock or terminal exam. Each lesson is fully-resourced and the engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities that include exam-style questions with clearly explained answers and quick quiz competitions. The following topics are covered by this bundle: Topic 1: Key concepts in Physics Topic 2: Motion and forces Topic 3: Conservation of energy Topic 4: Waves Topic 5: Light and the EM spectrum Topic 6: Radioactivity Topic 7: Astronomy Topic 8: Energy - forces doing work Topic 9: Forces and their effects Topic 10: Electricity and circuits Topic 12: Magnetism and the motor effect Topic 13: Electromagnetic induction Topic 14: Particle model Topic 15: Forces and matter If you want to see the quality of these lessons, download the topics 4 & 5, 7, 10 and 12 & 13 lessons as these have been shared for free.
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