Radionuclides are at the centre of some of our most important scientific research and innovation, shaping the cutting-edge technology around us today. These advancements can be found in many different places, such as explosives detectors in airports, corrosion analysis of steel in building construction, and even calculating how long-ago ancient civilisations lived. Pretty impressive considering we can’t even see radiation!

 

Now, have a go at the activities below to see how well you know your science and technology radionuclides!

 

Neutron Ordering Game

 

Look through this slideshow of cards and order the elements from smallest to largest number of neutrons.

 

 

 

Half-Life Ordering Game

 

Look through this slideshow of cards and order the elements from shortest to longest half-life.