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15.8 Radioactive Decay

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Subatomic Particles

Previously, the only subatomic particles we had to deal with were protons, neutrons, and electrons. However, radioactive decay often results in different, new particles being released.

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8 lessons

  1. 15.1Quantum TheoryPreview lesson
  2. 15.2Bohr ModelPreview lesson
  3. 15.3Absorption & EmissionPreview lesson
  4. 15.4BlackbodiesPreview lesson
  5. 15.5Photoelectric EffectPreview lesson
  6. 15.6Compton ScatteringPreview lesson
  7. 15.7Nuclear ReactionsPreview lesson
  8. 15.8Radioactive DecayThis lesson

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