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Nucleogenesis! A Game with Natural Rules for Teaching Nuclear Synthesis and Decay

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Donald J. Olbris and Judith Herzfeld

Department of Chemistry MS #015 and Keck Institute for Cellular Visualization, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02254

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (3), p 349

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p349

Publication Date (Web): March 1, 1999

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

Nucleogenesis! is a simple and engaging game designed to introduce undergraduate physics or chemistry students to nuclear synthesis and decay by simulation of these processes. By playing the game, students become more familiar with nuclear reactions and the "geography" of the table of isotopes.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Humor / Puzzles / Games

Keywords (Subject):

Isotopes

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