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- 1. Multiple Choice
An isotope of an element has the same number of _________, but a different number of _________.Protons, electronsProtons, neutronsElectrons, neutrons - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of radioactive decay is shown here?Alpha decayBeta decayGamma decay
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of radiation releases an electron?Alpha radiationBeta radiationgamma radiation
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of radiation can be stopped by clothing or a piece of paper?Alpha radiationBeta radiationgamma radiation
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat particle is released when an unstable isotope undergoes alpha radiation?an helium nucleusan electrona photon of light
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of radiation can be the most harmful?microwavesx-raysinfraredvisible
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich process involves the splitting of large nuclei?alpha decaynuclear fusionbeta decaynuclear fission
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of nuclear reaction occurs in the Sun?Nuclear fissionbeta decayalpha decayNuclear fusion
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a characteristic of gamma radiation?High energized photon of lightCan be stopped by a sheet of aluminum foilIs the most harmful type of radiation to humansOur use of protection is concrete, or several inches of lead
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of decay is shown herealpha decaybeta decaygamma decay
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