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- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/24%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/24.07%3A_Nuclear_Power_GenerationThis page discusses the March 28, 1979, partial meltdown at a nuclear power plant near Middleton, PA, which released radioactive gases but resulted in minimal health effects. Investigations led to imp...This page discusses the March 28, 1979, partial meltdown at a nuclear power plant near Middleton, PA, which released radioactive gases but resulted in minimal health effects. Investigations led to improved safety protocols. As of 2014, one reactor was permanently shut down. Nuclear power accounts for 19% of U.S. electricity generation, with significant contributions from coal and natural gas.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/24%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/24.10%3A_Effects_of_RadiationThis page discusses the risks of bacterial contamination in food, particularly raw meat, where pathogens like Campylobacter and salmonella remain after insufficient cooking. It describes how ionizing ...This page discusses the risks of bacterial contamination in food, particularly raw meat, where pathogens like Campylobacter and salmonella remain after insufficient cooking. It describes how ionizing radiation from sources such as cobalt-60 and cesium-137 disrupts bacterial reproduction by damaging DNA, which can affect cell reproduction and protein synthesis, potentially leading to cancer.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/24%3A_Nuclear_Chemistry/24.05%3A_Background_RadiationThis page discusses the historical use of hot baths for muscle relief and the perceived benefits of radioactive hot springs. It explains background radiation, particularly from radon gas, its link to ...This page discusses the historical use of hot baths for muscle relief and the perceived benefits of radioactive hot springs. It explains background radiation, particularly from radon gas, its link to increased lung cancer risk for smokers, and emphasizes the importance of testing homes for radon levels. Additionally, it suggests affordable methods to mitigate radon exposure in residential areas.
