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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?AlphaBetaGammaMicrowaves
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe nuclear process occurring at a nuclear power plant.Nuclear fusionNuclear fissionCombustionMultiplication
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which nuclear process is shown in the picture?fissionfusionalpha decaybeta decay - 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens to the atomic number during alpha decay?The atomic number decreases by 4The atomic number increases by 1The atomic number decreases by 2.The atomic number stays the same.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceArrange in order of increasing ability to penetrate matter.Beta, gamma, alphaAlpha, gamma, betaGamma, beta, alphaAlpha, beta, gamma
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is not true about fission reactions at power plants?They are exothermicThey produce a lot of energyThey are uncontrolled and fastThey are slow and controlled
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDuring fission, some of the nuclear mass is converted intoenergyheavier nucleicritical massprotons
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a disadvantage of nuclear energy as a power source?Nuclear energy produces less energy than the burning coalNuclear energy produces air pollutionNuclear waste must be safely storedThe fuel source is very limited
- 9. Multiple ChoiceBalance the following equation:
146C --> 0-1e + ________145B146C147N42He - 10. Multiple Choice
In the symbol 167N what the 7 stand for?
Mass number
Atomic number
Atomic mass
Number of neutrons
- 11. Multiple ChoiceComplete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction.alphabetagammanone
- 12. Multiple ChoiceIf we start off with element 24X50 after an alpha decay we get another element Y that looks like22Y5022Y4620Y4826Y54
- 13. Multiple ChoiceTwo or more nuclei combine to form one larger nucleus in the process of nuclear _____.FusionFissionTracingDecay
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich produces more energy--nuclear fission or nuclear fusion?FusionFissionThey produce the same amountIt depends on the elements used
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThis is an example of...Fission reactionFusion reactionDecomposition reactionCombustion
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat does it mean when an element is radioactive?atom emits radiationnucei unstable due to uneven p to n rationuclei changes to become stableall of the above
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe force that holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom is called __________.Strong forcemagnetic forcecentripetal forceelectrostatic force
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the missing isotope that will balance the following nuclear equation?
94Be + 11H → _____ + 42He105B105Ne63Li63C - 19. Multiple ChoiceHas the symbolAlphaBetaGammaelectron
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHas the symbolAlphaBetaGammaproton
- 21. Multiple ChoiceHas the symbolAlphaBetaGammaneutron
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?AlphaBetaGammanone
- 23. Multiple Choice
In the event of a nuclear explosion where would be the safest place to hide?
Paper house
Log cabin
Thick concrete building in the basement
Building with windows
- 24. Multiple Choice
What type of reaction can be controlled to produce great amounts of energy at the expense of toxic waste?
Fusion
Fission
Fishin
Feasion
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