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Nuclear Chemistry Web Quest

This web quest introduces students to the field of nuclear chemistry and its applications in medicine, power production, and food preservation. Students research various topics related to nuclear chemistry and create presentations to share their findings with the class.

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Nuclear Chemistry Web Quest

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  1. Nuclear Chemistry Web Quest

  2. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion

  3. Introduction Nuclear chemistry is often one of the most misunderstood and feared subjects. We most often associate it with the atomic bomb, nuclear war and Chernobyl. While these problems are very important to the study of Nuclear Chemistry there are also important and safe issues. Some of these include the use of Nuclear Chemistry in the fields of medicine, food preservation and power production. You are going to explore these issues and then make informed decisions about them. BACK TO BEGINNING

  4. Task • In this Web Quest you will be exploring the world of Nuclear Chemistry. • You and your partner will be a Problem-Solving team who studies a topic in Nuclear Chemistry and the pros and cons that go along with it. • You will research all of the topics with the Internet links I have provided you. • After careful consideration, you will choose one of the topics concerning Nuclear Chemistry. • You will research this topic by answering all of the questions from your topic with the Internet links I have provided you. Your answers must be typed and in complete sentences. • Design a power point presentation or create a poster with the questions and answers on your topic. • Finally you will present your findings to the class in a 2 – 3 minute presentation next week. BACK TO BEGINNING

  5. Topics • Radiation • Nuclear Weapons • Nuclear Power • Nuclear Industry • Irradiated food/mail • Uses in medicine • Nuclear Waste

  6. Process • Use the following links to answer the following questions: • Radiation • What is radiation? • HowStuffWorks "How Nuclear Radiation Works“ • Radiation and Radioactivity | Radiation Protection | US EPA • Who discovered radiation & how was it discovered? • Radioactivity: Historical Figures • The ORCBS - Radiation Safety - Resources & Links - Historical Figures • Describe alpha, beta and gamma radiation. • Basic Nuclear Science Information • The Three Types of Radioactive Decay BACK TO BEGINNING

  7. Process cont. (Radiation) • List the 9 naturally-occurring elements that are radioactive. • HowStuffWorks "How Nuclear Radiation Works“ • Are there any man-made elements that are radioactive? If so what are they? • HowStuffWorks "How Nuclear Radiation Works“ • What are isotopes? What do isotopes have to do with radioactivity? • HowStuffWorks "How Nuclear Radiation Works“ • How do radioactive smoke detectors work? • How Smoke Detectors Work | Radiation Protection | US EPA • Describe 3 ways in which humans may be exposed to radiation: • Radiation and Radioactivity | Radiation Protection | US EPA BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1 BACK TO BEGINNING

  8. Process cont. (Radiation) • List some biological effects of being exposed to radiation. • Health Effects | Radiation Protection | US EPA • Using one of these radiation dose charts, calculate your yearly radiation exposure. • ANS : Public Information : Resources : Radiation Dose Chart • Calculate Your Radiation Dose | Radiation Protection | US EPA • NUCLEAR WEAPONS • How does an atomic bomb work? • Key Issues: Nuclear Weapons: The Basics: Weapons Basics • What is the difference between an atomic bomb and a hydrogen bomb? • Key Issues: Nuclear Weapons: The Basics: Weapons Basics BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1 BACK TO BEGINNING

  9. Process cont. (Nuclear Weapons) • Describe some of the effects of a nuclear explosion • Key Issues: Nuclear Weapons: The Basics: Weapons Basics • What elements are used in atomic bombs? • Key Issues: Nuclear Weapons: The Basics: Weapons Basics • Who were the two scientists to first split a uranium atom? • Atoms Amok: Weapons: The Beginning • 6) Which countries have a nuclear arsenal? • BBC News | WORLD | The world's nuclear arsenal • 7) What is a “dirty bomb” and what threat does this pose to the general public? • NRC: Fact Sheet on Dirty Bombs BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1 BACK TO BEGINNING

  10. NUCLEAR POWER • How does a nuclear power plant work? Make sure to highlight the primary components and how they function together to generate power. • HowStuffWorks "How Nuclear Power Works“ • NRC: Students' Corner • Nuclear Fission: Basics | Nuclear Fission | Science | atomicarchive.com • 2) What are some advantages of using nuclear power? • HowStuffWorks "Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power Plants“ • 3) What are some of the disadvantages of using nuclear power? • Nuclear Files: Key Issues: Nuclear Energy: The Basics BACK TO BEGINNING BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1

  11. Process cont. (Nuclear Power) • 4) What happened at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant? What caused this and what are the after effects? • NRC: Fact Sheet on the Three Mile Island Accident • The American Experience | Meltdown at Three Mile Island • FRONTLINE: nuclear reaction: three mile island • 5) What happened at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant? What caused this and what are the after effects? • FRONTLINE: nuclear reaction: chernobyl • Chernobyl • Chernobyl - The Chernobyl Nuclear Accident • What happened at the Fukushima power plant in Japan? What caused this and what are the after effects? • NRC Fact Sheet on Fukushima • World Nuclear Association • BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1 BACK TO BEGINNING

  12. Process cont. (Nuclear Power) 7) What are some of the controversies surrounding nuclear power? Key Issues: Nuclear Energy: The Basics: Introduction 8) What are some of the controversies surrounding nuclear power? Key Issues: Nuclear Energy: The Basics: Introduction BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1

  13. NUCLEAR INDUSTRY • What is a PET scan? What does PET stand for? • HowStuffWorks "How Nuclear Medicine Works“ • What is a SPECT scan? What are its advantages and disadvantages as compared to PET scans? • HowStuffWorks "How Nuclear Medicine Works“ • Why are cancer cells more effected by radiation than most normal cells? What normal cells can be affected by radiation and how? • Radiation Therapy and You - National Cancer Institute • How is chemotherapy different from radiation therapy? • Dictionary of Cancer Terms - National Cancer Institute BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1 BACK TO BEGINNING

  14. Process cont. (Nuclear Industry) • Name one radioisotope used for radiation treatment and what specific cancer it treats. • http://www.ansto.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/3564/Radioisotopes.pdf • What is food irradiation and how does it preserved food? • Disease Listing, Food Irradiation | CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases • Food Irradiation | Radiation Protection | US EPA • CNN - Irradiated food: It works, but few are buying - November 25, 1997 • What type of radiation is used for food irradiation? • Disease Listing, Food Irradiation | CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases • Food Irradiation | Radiation Protection | US EPA • CNN - Irradiated food: It works, but few are buying - November 25, 1997 BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1 BACK TO BEGINNING

  15. Process cont. (Nuclear Industry) • 8) Why does irradiation kill bacteria? • Disease Listing, Food Irradiation | CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases • Food Irradiation | Radiation Protection | US EPA • CNN - Irradiated food: It works, but few are buying - November 25, 1997 • Who’s mail is being irradiated and why? • Mail Irradiation | Radiation Protection | US EPA • Does the radiation from treating foods and mail last? • US EPA • Food Irradiation | Radiation Protection | US EPA • CNN - Irradiated food: It works, but few are buying - November 25, 1997 • Mail Irradiation | Radiation Protection | US EPA • NUCLEAR WASTE • What are the sources for the accumulation of nuclear waste? • Managing Radioactive Materials & Waste | Radiation Protection Program | US EPA BACK TO BEGINNING BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1

  16. Process cont. (Nuclear Waste) • What is the difference between low-level and high-level nuclear waste? What dangers does each level pose? • NRC: Backgrounder on Radioactive Waste • Can nuclear waste be made safe? • NRC: Backgrounder on Radioactive Waste • 4) What are the short-term solutions to the storage of nuclear waste? • The Bane of Nuclear Energy: Nuclear Waste – Storage • Describe the proposed solution and controversy surrounding Yucca Mountain in Nevada. • The Bane of Nuclear Energy: Nuclear Waste – Storage • Are there presently any long-term solutions to the storage of nuclear waste in use? • Questions and Answers on Nuclear Power - Environmental Defense Fund BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1 BACK TO BEGINNING

  17. Process cont. (Nuclear Waste) • What effects does nuclear waste have on the environment? • NRC: Backgrounder on Radioactive Waste • HowStuffWorks "Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power Plants“ • What countries produce the most nuclear waste? • WikiAnswers - What country in the world produces the most pollution • Why is nuclear waste such a danger? • HowStuffWorks "Pros and Cons of Nuclear Power Plants" BACK TO PROCESS SLIDE #1 BACK TO BEGINNING

  18. Evaluation Your grade will be determined by the completeness of the questions during the Process section of this Web Quest as well as the scoring of your group’s presentation. See Rubric. BACK TO BEGINNING

  19. Conclusion Now that you have completed this Web Quest hopefully you have a more thorough understanding of Nuclear Chemistry. With the energy crisis we are experiencing these issues will come up as we look for energy alternatives. BACK TO BEGINNING

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