MCAT Gen Chem: Radioactive Decay and How to Calculate Half-Life

In this video, you will learn the types of radioactive decay you need to know for the MCAT, as well as how to answer questions about calculating half-life. We cover alpha, beta, and gamma decay, positrons and electrons, neutrinos and antineutrinos, exponential decay curves, and radioactive elements. Preparing to take the MCAT? Register for one of my Live Online MCAT Prep Courses here to get the support you need on content, test taking strategy, and test-day performance! https://www.bremmethod.com/livemcatpr... Use this FREE course to learn how to take and review your MCAT practice exam to understand your strengths and weaknesses and build an MCAT study plan. https://bit.ly/bremmethod_practice_ex... _________________________________________________ 0:00 Radioactive Decay and Half-Life Calculation 0:40 MCAT Style Practice Question 1:18 Types of Radioactive Decay 1:35 Alpha Decay 2:56 Important MCAT Info! 3:05 Gamma Decay 5:51 Beta Decay 6:37 Beta Plus Decay 7:54 Beta Minus Decay 9:41 Electron Capture 11:08 Important MCAT Info 2! 11:37 Calculating Half-Life 16:10 Answering the Practice Question 16:53 Other Ways of Calculating Half-Life