Radiation and Radioactive Decay

Mr. Anderson explains radioactive decay, starting with the basics of radiation and how it is measured using a Geiger counter. He discusses the role of nuclear forces in holding atoms together and the different types of decay: alpha, beta, and gamma. The video also covers how to write and balance nuclear equations, using examples like uranium-238 and cesium-137. The goal is to understand how atoms achieve a stable ratio of neutrons to protons through various decay processes.

Explain the concept of gamma radiation and its properties.

How do you write a nuclear equation for a decay process?

What happens to uranium-238 during radioactive decay?

Discuss the significance of balancing atomic and mass numbers in nuclear reactions.