Atoms

Lessons

• Iso-stuff

  We have a few ways of classifying atoms based on the number of nuclei they have. This is an important aspect of atoms if you want to understand nuclear energy.

• Radioactivity

  Every discussion of nuclear energy involves radioactivity, the likelihood that an atom will go through radioactive decay. This lesson covers the basics.

• Atomic Properties

  Atoms have a number of properties that depend on their parts. This lesson explains the mass, charge, and stability of an atom.

• Charge

  This lesson is all about the charge of atomic parts, which tells you whether particles draw together or push apart.

• Atomic Mass

  Atoms have many interesting properties. Perhaps the most essential is mass. Without mass, or an equivalent amount of energy, there is nothing.

• Elements

  Examples of common elements and those of particular interest in nuclear engineering.

• Stability
• What is an atom?

  Find out what an atom is. You will get a few different ways to think about atoms. Also, different ways people talk about them.