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Give examples of applications of nuclear phenomena such as nuclear stability, radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, solar cells, and nuclear power.
Chemistry · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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applicationsnuclear phenomenanuclear stabilityradiation therapydiagnostic imagingsolar cellsnuclear power
Skills
- give examples (applications of nuclear phenomena) #dok1
- identify (different applications of nuclear phenomena in real-world contexts) #dok1
- describe (the roles of nuclear stability, radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, solar cells, and nuclear power) #dok2
- explain (how nuclear phenomena are utilized in various technologies and industries) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can list examples of how nuclear phenomena are used in different applications. #dok1
- I can identify real-world uses of nuclear phenomena such as nuclear stability or radiation therapy. #dok1
- I can describe the applications of nuclear stability in maintaining atomic nuclei. #dok2
- I can describe how nuclear phenomena are applied in radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, solar cells, and nuclear power. #dok2
- I can explain how scientific understanding of nuclear phenomena leads to their use in technologies like diagnostic imaging or nuclear power. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Nuclear phenomena have important applications that impact technology, medicine, and society.
- Understanding nuclear phenomena enables the development and use of technologies such as nuclear power, medical therapies, and renewable energy sources.
Essential Questions
- How do nuclear phenomena contribute to advances in technology and society?
- What are some real-world examples of nuclear phenomena being used in medicine, energy, and technology?
- How does an understanding of nuclear stability influence the development of new applications?
- In what ways do applications like radiation therapy and nuclear power rely on the principles of nuclear chemistry?
- How can nuclear phenomena improve or impact daily life?