Virtual Lab: Radioactive Elements

1. How can you simulate the radio half­life of an element?

In this lab, you will investigate the meaning of radioactive half­life as you see a simulation of the radioactive decay of isotopes of four hypothetical elements.

Objectives:

1. Collect radioactive decay rate data for hypothetical isotopes over a period of 20,000 years.
2. Determine, compare, and contrast half­lives of four radioactive elements.

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Short Answer Question.

1. Described what you have learned from learned from the lab above for radioactive elements. (300 word minimum response.)