Here's a survey I usually do with the nuclear unit. My students complete this survey before we study nuclear physics and then look it over again at the end of the unit to see if they have changed their opinions on anything. The following statements are designed to survey your understanding of nuclear-related phenomena. The atom is the smallest particle in nature. They did not exist on earth until created by scientists.
All radiation causes cancer.
Most of the space occupied by an atom is empty. Electromagnetic radiation should be avoided at all costs. The human body is capable of detecting radioactivity. Nuclear wastes are initially high in temperature and radioactive. All atoms of a given element are alike in all respects.