Lesson: Radioactivity Chemistry

In this lesson, we will learn how to explain the concept of radioactivity.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

outline the discovery of radioactivity,
explain how different tests were used to discover the different rays,
compare alpha, beta, and gamma radiations,
distinguish between ionizing and nonionizing radiations,
list uses of different types of ionizing and nonionizing radiations,
explain the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.

Lesson Video

Lesson Explainer

Lesson Worksheet

Q1:

Which of the following is not a reason why large amounts of ionizing radiation may be harmful to living organisms?

Q2:

The following questions relate to the ability of different types of ionizing radiation to penetrate various substances.

Which type of ionizing radiation is able to pass through aluminum but is stopped by large quantities of concrete or several centimeters of lead?

Which type of ionizing radiation is able to pass through paper but is stopped by aluminum sheeting?

Which type of ionizing radiation could be stopped by a human hand?

Q3:

Which of the following statements about the deflection of a stream of ionized radiation containing particles, particles, and rays in a magnetic field is true?