Advantages and disadvantages of using radioactive materials Flashcards
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Explain what is meant by background radiation,
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2
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Recall the origins of background radiation
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3
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Describe uses of radioactivity
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4
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Describe how the activity of a radioactive source decreases over a period of time
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5
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what is the unit of activity of a radioactive isotope
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6
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what is the half-life of a radioactive isotope
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7
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Describe the dangers of ionising radiation
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8
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Describe how scientists have changed their ideas of radioactivity over time
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9
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Discuss the long-term possibilities for storage and disposal of nuclear waste
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10
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Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power for generating electricity
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