JAMB Chemistry · Section 2

Nuclear Chemistry

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Official JAMB Chemistry outline · Detailed Syllabus

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Radioactivity: types, properties and detection of radiations; natural and artificial radioactivity; nuclear stability and radioactive decay; nuclear reactions including nuclear fusion and fission.

Objective

Distinguish between ordinary chemical and nuclear reactions; differentiate natural and artificial radioactivity; compare properties of nuclear radiations; calculate the half-life of radioactive materials; balance simple nuclear equations; identify applications of radioactivity.

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