Nuclear reactions

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Description

This lesson teaches the student about the force that holds atoms together, the force that pushes charged particles apart, about combining nuclei which is called nuclear fusion, and nuclear reaction energy.

Student will learn about: atomic structure basics, isotopes, charge, electromagnetic force, nucelar force, nuclear fusion, nuclear reaction energy.

Prerequsites

Completion of the Atomic Structure module.

Learning objectives

  • Name the important features of the atom and atomic reactions
  • Describe the force that holds atoms together, and the force that pushes charged particles apart
  • Understand how the fusion of light nuclei and the fission of heavy nuclei releases energy.

App info

  • Creator Futuclass
  • Industry Education
  • Languages Dutch, English, Estonian, German, Latvian
  • Headsets Meta, Pico
  • Modes Single user

About the creator: Futuclass

Futuclass is an educational VR platform that transforms abstract science and chemistry concepts into engaging, hands-on experiences. Developed with teachers and students in mind, its immersive modules bring difficult subjects to life through interactive problem-solving and gamified learning, helping learners build deeper understanding and retention while making science both fun and accessible.