In this chemistry lesson, review electron capture, which is a form of radioactive decay. Covered is a quick definition, and a radioactive decay formula.

Begin learning about radioactive decay processes with this brief chemistry lesson! Covered are important particles, symbols, and properties of the process.

This lesson from Amanda Holton covers the basic concepts of nuclear fusion, its limitations as an energy source, and its current practical application.

Learn the definition of gamma decay, when it happens, and how it affects the elements involved in this chemistry lesson from Dr. Amanda Holton.

In this lesson, chemistry professor Amanda Holton discusses radioactive decay in atoms, why it happens, and offers a couple illustrative examples.

In this lesson from Dr. Amanda Holton, review how to use nuclear equations to predict the outcome of reactions and determine what type of reaction occurred.

Learn what happens to an atom during alpha decay, how you can predict the end products, and some real world applications in this lesson from Amanda Holton.

In this lesson, Dr. Amanda Holton discusses the two different types of beta decay, beta plus and beta minus, how they affect atoms, and ways they are applied.

Prof. Amanda Holton discusses binding energy then demonstrates step-by-step the functions that will help you discover a particular element's energy.

In this lesson, Prof. Amanda Holton discusses the process of nuclear fission, how it has been used as a weapon, as well as the ways it is used for power.