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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is emitted during Beta Radiation?A high-energy Electron.Protons.Neutrons.Nuclei
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is associated with Alpha Radiation?4/20/00/-10/1
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is emitted during Gamma Radiation?Particles.ProtonsBeta Rays.Gamma Rays.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is associated with Beta Radiation?0/04/20/10/-1
- 5. Multiple ChoiceTRUE or FALSE: gamma changes the atomic number.TrueFalse
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the most penetrating radiation?gammaalphabetapositron
- 7. Multiple ChoiceRadiation can cause what?SuperpowersCancerHeadachesThe flu
- 8. Multiple Choice
If we start off with element 24X50 after an gamma decay we get another element that looks like24X5023X5024X5025X50 - 9. Multiple ChoiceIf the atomic mass is 200, and alpha radiation is used, what is the atomic mass of the daughter particle?200198196194
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is emitted during Alpha Radiation?A helium nuclei.A helium atomGamma Rays.Positrons
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAlpha makes the atomic number decrease by how many?1235
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT a characteristic of gamma radiation?Most dangerous type of radiationHigh energy, high penetrationstopped by thin metalStopped by several feet of concrete or several inches of lead
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT a characteristic of an alpha particle?A negatively charged electronStopped by paperA positively charged particleLow penetration
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT a characteristic of a Beta particle?Stopped by thin metalThe most dangerous type of radiationHigh speed, High energy electrons or positronscan penetrate skin
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is radioactive decay?The spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus resulting in only energy releaseThe spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus resulting in only matter releaseThe spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus resulting in a release of energy and matterThe decay of the use of radios and the increased use of televisions.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich is not true of radioactive decay?It is a result of instability in atomsIt happens only in nuclear power plantsRadioactivity can be usefulIt is hazardous to human health
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