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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn the equation, 146C --> 147N + 0-1B, the _______ decay of radioactive carbon-14 results in the creation of a new nitrogen-14 atom.RadioactiveBetaAlphaGamma
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is emitted during Beta Radiation?A high-energy Electron.Protons.Neutrons.Nuclei
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?Alphabetagammanone - 4. Multiple ChoiceComplete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction.alphabetagammanone
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA helium nucleus with two protons and two neutrons is called a(n) ____.alpha particleelectroscopebeta particlegamma ray
- 6. Multiple ChoiceNegatively charged particles emitted from a nucleus at a high speed are ____.alpha particlegamma raysbeta particlesX rays
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT a characteristic of an alpha particle?A negatively charged electronStopped by paperA positively charged particleLow penetration
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of decay?alphabetagamma
- 9. Multiple ChoiceA material that can stop gamma radiation isleadjellosunscreenwood
- 10. Multiple ChoiceA material that can stop alpha radiation isleadpapersunscreenwood
- 11. Multiple ChoiceAn isotope is an atom of an element with a different number ofprotonselectronsneutronspencils
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHow many protons does this isotope of titanium have?48222670
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the approximate mass of an alpha particle?
4amu
2amu
1.00amu
9.11 x 10-28 amu
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe least penetrating form of radiation is _____.alphabetagammaUV
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe most penetrating form of radiation is _____.alphabetagammaUV
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAlpha radiation consists of a ______.helium nucleuspure energyhigh velocity electronsunlight
- 17. 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.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceBalance the following equation:
146C --> 0-1e + ________145B146C147N42He - 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat particle completes this reaction?alpha particlebeta particlegamma particleneutron
- 20. Multiple ChoiceSolve this equation for alpha decay.
20985At = ___ + 42He20583Bi20986Rn20781Tl20885At - 21. Multiple ChoiceSolve this equation for alpha decay.
22688Ra = ___ + 42He22286Rn22689Ac22484Po22588Ra - 22. Multiple ChoiceSolve this equation for beta decay.
6027Co = ___ + 0-1e5625Mn6028Ni5823V5927Co - 23. Multiple ChoiceSolve this equation for beta decay.
146C = ___ + 0-1e104Be147N102He136C - 24. Multiple ChoiceThe following is an example of what type of reaction?
24395Am → 23993Np + 42Healpha decaybeta decaygamma decay - 25. Multiple ChoiceIf we start off with element 5024X after an alpha decay we get another element Y that looks like5022Y4622Y4820Y5426Y
- 26. Multiple Choice
What is the missing isotope that will balance the following nuclear equation?
94Be + 11H → _____ + 42He
106B
105Ne
63Li
65C
- 27. Multiple Choice
Since an alpha particle consist of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, what is its charge?
negative
positive
no charge
- 28. Multiple Choice
Since a beta particle is an electron, what is its charge?
positive
negative
no charge
- 29. Multiple Choice
Since gamma radiation is only energy, what is its charge?
positive
negative
no charge
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