Chemistry : Chapter 2 : Tutorials

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•	Section 2.1 Fusion of Hydrogen (p. 55-58) This tutorial demonstrates the process by which hydrogen nuclei fuse to form helium nuclei. This nuclear reaction fuels the sun and stars, and is the first step in the synthesis of heavier elements.	view tutorial

•	Section 2.3 Radioactive Decay Modes (p. 62-67) View animated explanations of alpha decay, beta decay, positron emission, and electron capture.	view tutorial

•	Section 2.3 Synthesis of Elements (p. 62-67) This tutorial animates the neutron capture process and explains how elements are synthesized in stars.	view tutorial

•	Section 2.3 Balancing Nuclear Reactions (p. 62-67) This quantitative exercise teaches nuclear equation balancing through worked examples and practice problems.	view tutorial

•	Section 2.8 Half-Life (p. 89-92) Develop and test your understanding of the concepts of half-life and carbon dating by manipulating interactive graphs and working practice exercises.	view tutorial