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An isotope of an element has the same number of _________, but a different number of _________.Protons, electronsProtons, neutronsElectrons, neutrons - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What type of radioactive decay is shown here?Alpha decayBeta decayGamma decay
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which type of radiation releases an electron?Alpha radiationBeta radiationgamma radiation
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What type of radiation can be stopped by clothing or a piece of paper?Alpha radiationBeta radiationgamma radiation
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What particle is released when an unstable isotope undergoes alpha radiation?an helium nucleusan electrona photon of light
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What type of radiation can be the most harmful?microwavesx-raysinfraredvisible
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which process involves the splitting of large nuclei?alpha decaynuclear fusionbeta decaynuclear fission
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What type of nuclear reaction occurs in the Sun?Nuclear fissionbeta decayalpha decayNuclear fusion
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which 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
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What type of decay is shown herealpha decaybeta decaygamma decay