Radioactivity (Chemistry)

Topic Objectives

By the end of this topic, the learner should be able to:

• Define radioactivity, half-life, radioisotope and nuclides
• State types of radioactivity
• Name the particles emitted during radioactive decay and state their properties
• Carry out simple calculations involving half-life (t½)
• Write balanced nuclear equations
• Distinguish between nuclear fission and fusion
• State uses of some radioisotopes
• State dangers associated with radioactivity.