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Form 3 Module Chapter 8 Radioactivity

This document is a chapter summary on radioactivity prepared by Pn. Nurulhusna Bt Mat Radzi for the SMJKCH2020 module. It covers topics such as the discovery of radioactivity, radioactive decay, units of radioactivity, half-life, structure of atoms, ionizing radiation, sources of background radiation, safe radiation doses, and uses and safe handling of radioactive substances. Examples and explanations are provided throughout the summary.

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Form 3 Module Chapter 8 Radioactivity

This document is a chapter summary on radioactivity prepared by Pn. Nurulhusna Bt Mat Radzi for the SMJKCH2020 module. It covers topics such as the discovery of radioactivity, radioactive decay, units of radioactivity, half-life, structure of atoms, ionizing radiation, sources of background radiation, safe radiation doses, and uses and safe handling of radioactive substances. Examples and explanations are provided throughout the summary.

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MODULE CHAPTER 8: RADIOACTIVITY

8.1 Discovery of Radioactivity

History of Radioactivity

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Radioactivity

1. Radioactivity is___________________________________________________

2. Radioactive radiation consist of ______________________________________

3.Radioactive decay is ________________________________________________

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4. Examples of radioactive elements that have unstable nuclei and decay spontaneously
by emitting radioactive radiation are:

a)_______________________ c)_________________________

b)_______________________ d)_________________________

Units of Radioactivity SI unit

Half- life of Radioactive Decay

1. Half life, T ½ is ___________________________________________________

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Example 1

Example 2
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8.2 ATOM AND NUCLEUS

Structure of Atom

1. When the number of ___________in an atom is the ________as the number of its
_________, the atom is ______________.

2. When an atom ________ or ____electrons, the atom becomes a charged particle


known as _______.

Positive Ion (Cation)

A atom that loses electrons forms a _______________

Example: formation of sodium ion, Na+

Negative Ion (Anion)

A atom that gains electrons forms a _______________

Example: formation of chloride ion, Cl-


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8.3 Ionising Radiation and Non- ionising Radiation

1. Ionising radiation is_______________________________________________

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2. Non - Ionising radiation is__________________________________________

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Types of Ionising Radiation

Type of radioactive Alpha radiation Beta radiation Gamma radiation


radiation

Natural characteristic
Charge of particle
Ionising power
Penetration power

Deflection by electric
field

Deflection of
magnetic field
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Sources of Ionising Radiation in the Environment

Natural
Man-made

Unit of Dose Rate Measurement for Background Radiation

1. Dose is ________________________________________________________

2. The unit of background radiation dose that is commonly used is ______________.

Safe background Radiation Dose in Daily life

1.Normal level or safe level:______________________

Sources Estimation of dose rate of ionising radiation


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Source of ionising Safety measures


radiation dose received

8.4 Uses of Radiative Radiation

Field Explanation
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Safe and proper Handling of Radioactive Substances and Radioactive Waste

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