1. Research the practical applications of5 of the isotopes listedon the back. ALL responses must be typed and very brief (1-2 sentences). Times New Roman, 12pt font, single spaced
  1. For each of the 5 isotopes you have researched, create and fill in the data table with the following headings:

Isotope / Complete
Symbol / Atomic # / Mass # / p+ / n0 / e
  • Use Microsoft word to insert a table and equation editor to create and insert the symbol.
  1. For 2 of the 5 isotopes, research and write a nuclear equation to show radioactive decay. Use equation editor to write and insert the equations into your project. Make sure you add these resources to your citation page.
  1. Choose one of the isotopes you have researched. List all of the known isotopes and percent abundance for that element. Then calculate the average atomic mass. Compare your answer to the periodic table mass to calculate % error. Show all work.
  1. Lastly, select one of the five isotopes you researched and create a license plate.

Rules:

  1. Only element symbols may be used. The capital and lower case of the letters must remain as it appears on the Periodic Table. Use an updated table with elements 110-118 to get more “letters” to choose from.
  2. 10 letter/number/symbol maximum (combined capital and lower case).
  3. Numbers (for example, 1, 2, 3) and any symbol (for example, #, +, &, @) on the keyboard may also be used.
  4. License plates are to be placed on cardboard, poster board, or card stock cut to approximately the same size as a license plate.
  5. Use markers, colored pencils, and other art supplies to create project – no pencil. A background must be included. Any background can be drawn as it appears on the license plate. Go to the DMV website ( to get ideas for backgrounds. Backgrounds should be interesting and colorful.
  6. License plates must include a state and registration date tags. Any state license plate and registration date is acceptable but should be related (atomic #, mass etc.)
  7. On the back of the license plate include your name and bell number, element names and symbols, and 1 paragraph (5 complete sentences) discussing the meaning of your license plate.
  • Cite all websites you gather info from. The last page of your project should be a Works Cited page in APA style. Try citationmachine.net or

ISOTOPES

Carbon – 14

Americium – 241

Iodine – 131

Cobalt – 60

Uranium – 235

Technetium – 99

Fluorine – 18

Sodium – 24

Phosphorus – 32

Potassium – 43

Calcium – 47

Chromium – 51

Oxygen – 18

Thallium – 201

Iron – 59

SAMPLE LICENSE PLATE

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