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- 1. Multiple ChoiceA nuclear reaction where a nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei is...FissionFusionGamma decayBeta decay
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat would two different isotopes of an atom have in common?Number of neutronsNumber of protonsAtomic weightAtomic mass
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when the number of protons in an atom changes?The number of electrons changes tooUsually nothing happens, unless the atom is radioactiveThe atomic nucleus explodesIt becomes a completely different atom, with different properties
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn what part of an atom can protons be found?Inside the electronsInside the neutronsInside the atomic nucleusInside the electron shells
- 5. Multiple Choice
What element is the ?Ag-115Cd-115Pd-115Not Listed - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?alphabetagammanone
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?Alphabetagammanone
- 8. Multiple ChoiceBalance the following equation:
146C --> 0-1e + ________145B146C147N42He - 9. Multiple ChoiceNegatively charged particles found outside of the nucleus are calledelectronprotonsneutronsnucleons
- 10. Multiple ChoicePositively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom are calledprotonsneutronselectronsisotopes
- 11. Multiple ChoiceTwo or more nuclei combine to form one larger nucleus in the process of nuclear _____.FusionFissionTracingDecay
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThis is an example of...Fission reactionFusion reactionDecomposition reactionCombustion
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen nuclei decay, massive amounts of __________ is released.energyjelloprotonsneutrons
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of reaction is this?alphabetagammaquiet
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHas the highest penetrating power. Can penetrate our body. Even several cm thick of lead or several meters thick of concrete cannot stop all of it.AlphaBetaGamma
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHas the lowest penetrating power. Can only penetrate 0.05 mm into the body and can be stopped by a piece of paper or clothing.AlphaBetaGamma
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of nuclear reaction is this?alphabetagammahot
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIf a sulfur atom has 16 protons, 16 electrons, and 16 neutrons, its atomic mass is:16324864
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe time needed for half of a radioactive sample to decay is called its __________.decay periodperiodtransmutation timehalf-life
- 20. Multiple ChoiceGamma rays damage human cells/tissue.TrueFalse
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