1. Enumerate the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
2. Write balanced equations for common nuclear processes.
3. Calculate the amount of radioactive substance remaining after a specified number of half-lives.
4. Describe the various ways in which nuclear energy may be used to generate electricity: fission, fusion, and the breeder reactor.
5. Explain the process of radiocarbon dating.
6. Cite several examples of the use of radioactive isotopes in medicine.
7. Describe the use of ionizing radiation in cancer therapy.
8. Discuss the preparation and use of radioisotopes in diagnostic imaging studies.
9. Explain the difference between natural and artificial radioactivity.
10. Describe the characteristics of radioactive materials that relate to radiation exposure and safety.
11. Be familiar with common techniques for the detection of radioactivity.
12. Know the common units in which radiation intensity is represented: the curie, roentgen, rad, and rem.
