1 - Explain the concept of isotopes, how they differ from each other, and their role in nuclear chemistry.

2 - Determine the average atomic mass of an element or the mass of an individual isotope of an element, given the required information.

3 - Determine the mass defect and the nuclear binding energy of an atom; explain their role in maintaining the structure and the stability of the atom.

4 - Determine the stability of the nucleus of the atom given the atomic number and mass number of an element, using the band of stability chart as a guide.

5 - Describe the four different types of spontaneous transmutation that can occur (alpha, beta, and positron emission, and electron capture). 

6 - Describe the process of radioactive decay by using nuclear equations (2.6), determining the missing components of the decay equation.

7 - Compare the properties (composition, mass, charge, and penetrating power) of the three nuclear particles and one form of radiation that result from nuclear reactions. (2.5)

8 - Explain the concept of half-life for an isotope and its practical uses. (2.6)

9 - Describe the process of a decay series, the role of nuclear equations and nuclear stability within a decay series.

10 - Differentiate between artificial transmutations and spontaneous transmutations.

11 - List the uses and effects of nuclear radiation.

12 - Compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. (2.7)

13 - Describe how a nuclear reactor works within a power plant and the engineered safety features contained therein.