Ch. 7 | Energy from Alternative Sources
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In this chapter, you will learn more about the chemistry that powers alternative sources of energy, starting with nuclear power. Here you will find the videos, simulations, and articles for both the 10th Edition and the 2024 Release:
Chapter 7 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about alternative energy sources in Chapter 7.
Isotopes and Atomic Mass
This PhET simulation allows students to manipulate subatomic particles to better understand isotopes.
Chain Reactions
This video explains how dominoes can mimic nuclear chain reactions to better understand chain reactions.
Nuclear Fission
This PhET simulation allows students to investigate nuclear fission that takes place in a reactor like that shown in Figure 7.7.
Ionizing Radiation
This activity explains how to construct a cloud chamber to visulaize ionizing radiation.
Half-Lives
This activity shows how pennies can be used to mimic half-lives.
Chernobyl
This video explains the aftermath of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, which is also depicted in Figure 7.16.
Semiconductors
This video shows electrons and holes move through a semiconductor crystal.
Solar Cells
This video expands on Figure 7.28 and explains how solar cells work.
Will Solar Work For You?
This infographic explains the relative cost and pay back of solar power in different U.S. regions.
Virtual Wind Farm Tour
This video takes you on a virtual tour of a wind farm.
Wind Turbine
This video expands on Figure 7.36 and explains how to build a wind turbine.
Chapter 7 Opening Video
This video sets the stage for what students will learn about alternative energy sources in Chapter 7.
Your Electricity Mix
Interactive trends in electricity production worldwide by source.
Low-C Energy Use Around the World
Interactive map of primary energy production worldwide from low-carbon sources, 2021.
Nuclear Fission vs. Fusion
This video illustrates the differences between nuclear fission and fusion.
Writing Nuclear Equations
This lightboard tutorial describes how to write nuclear equations.
Chain Reactions
This video explains how dominoes can mimic nuclear chain reactions to better understand chain reactions.
Simulation of a Chain Reaction
This animation illustrates a nuclear chain reaction.
Diagram of a Nuclear Power Plant
This animated figure illustrates a nuclear power plant.
Ionizing Radiation
This activity explains how to construct a cloud chamber to visulaize ionizing radiation.
Visualizing Ionizing Radiation
This website provides a variety of lab experiments and activities related to nuclear reactions and ionizing radiation.
Your Annual Ionizing Radiation Dose
This interactive simulation demonstrates where radiation is found in your local community.
Here Today...
This video discusses half-lives.
Chernobyl
This video explains the aftermath of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster.
Share of Primary Energy from Nuclear Power
Interactive trends in primary energy production worldwide from nuclear power, 1957-2021.
Annual Change in Nuclear Energy Generation
Interactive global map of the annual change in nuclear energy generation.
Where Does the Sun Shine?
Interactive global map of primary energy production from solar.
Solar-Thermal
Interactive map of concentrating solar power projects worldwide.
Semiconductors
This video shows electrons and holes move through a semiconductor crystal.
Solar Cells
This video expands on Figure 7.29 and explains how solar cells work.
Real Talk: Dr. Furman
Check out this interview with Burford Furman who describes an exciting future of solar-powered transportation.
Worldwide Renewable Energy Generation
Interactive trends in worldwide renewable energy generation by source, 1965-2021.
Installed Wind Energy Capacity
Interactive trends in installed wind energy capacity in selected countries worldwide.
Regional Variations in Wind Power
Interactive map of installed and potential wind power capacity in the U.S.
Virtual Wind Farm Tour
This video takes you on a virtual tour of a wind farm.
Hydroelectric Capacity
Interactive map of hydroelectric capacity worldwide, 2021.
Geothermal Power Output
Interactive trends in geothermal power output by country, 1990-2020.
