Atoms & Radiation

Welcome to the GCSE Physics Ninja Atoms & Radiation course.

These video lessons are based on question-and-answer flashcards. You can either make your own or download the printable flashcards from the shop.

Atoms & Radiation Flashcards and Tutorials
Atomic StructureAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH EXT
1. Rutherford's gold foil experimentAF AH ATF ATH CC CS OAF OAH OBF OBH
2. Model of an atomAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
3. Atoms and chargesAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
4. Protons and neutronsAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
5. Different atoms of the same elementAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
6. Types of atoms and general notationCC CS EXT
Nuclear RadiationAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH EXT
7. Unstable nuclei and radiationAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
8. Types of nuclear radiationAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
9. Nuclear radiation apparatusAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH
10. Nuclear radiation detectionE1 E2 EXT
11. Nuclear decay equationsAF AH ATF ATH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
12. Effect of radiation on matterAF AH ATF ATH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
13. Properties of nuclear radiationAF AH ATF ATH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
14. Radiation through electric and magnetic fields 1CC CS EXT
15. Radiation through electric and magnetic fields 2CC CS EXT
Nuclear Radiation (cont.)AF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH EXT
16. Half life graph and basic calculationAF AH ATF ATH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
17. Half life mass calculationAH ATH CS E1 E2 OAH OBH
18. Half life graph calculationCC CS EXT
19. Radiation safetyAF AH ATF ATH CC CS EXT OBF OBH
20. Smoke detectorsAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH
21. Paper millsAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH
22. Food and hospital equipmentAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH
23. Radioactive isotope uses in medicine and industryAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH
Nuclear Fission & FusionAF AH ATF ATH CC CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH EXT
24. Nuclear fissionAF AH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
25. Nuclear fission reactorsAF AH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
26. Nuclear fission chain reaction diagramAF AH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
27. Joining nucleiAF AH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
28. Star formationAF AH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH OBF OBH
29. Life cycle of a starAF AH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH
30. Star life cycle diagramAF AH CS E1 E2 OAF OAH

What will I learn in this course?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to…

  • Explain the development of the nuclear model of an atom.
  • Use atomic notation to describe the structure of different atoms.
  • Understand that some atomic nuclei are unstable and can decay leading to radioactive emission.
  • Recall the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiations.
  • Describe the effect of radiation on matter and safety issues.
  • Understand the concept of half life and carry out calculations.
  • Describe some practical uses of nuclear radiation in industry and medicine.
  • Explain the processes of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
  • Recall the stages in the life cycle of stars.
  • Understand that the elements we know today were formed in stars.