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The Peninsula of Nuclear Stability



Title The Peninsula of Nuclear Stability
Description Students build the possible isotopes of the first ten elements and explore and record the stability of the isolated neutron and the possible combinations of protons and neutrons. Students are expected to infer about the role of the neutron in stabilizing the nucleus and learn about the Peninsula of Nuclear Stability.
Subject Chemistry, Physics
Level High School
Type Homework
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords Isotopes, Nuclear Stability, Peninsula of Stability
Simulation(s) Build an Atom

Author(s) Roberto Marrero
Contact Email robertom@wcs.edu
School / Organization Brentwood High School, Williamson Co, TN
Date submitted 11/27/10
Date updated 11/27/10
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