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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?AlphaBetaGammaMicrowaves
- 2. 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.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Arrange in order of increasing ability to penetrate matter.Beta, gamma, alphaAlpha, gamma, betaGamma, beta, alphaAlpha, beta, gamma - 4. Multiple ChoiceBalance the following equation:
146C --> 0-1e + ________145B146C147N42He - 5. Multiple Choice
In the symbol 167N what the 7 stand for?
Mass number
Atomic number
Atomic mass
Number of neutrons
- 6. Multiple ChoiceComplete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction.alphabetagammanone
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAlpha particles have a _____ charge.+20+1-1
- 8. 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
- 9. 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
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT a characteristic of an alpha particle?A negatively charged electronStopped by paperA positively charged particleLow penetration
- 11. Multiple ChoiceIf Thorium-234 undergoes a beta decay, What element will be left in its place?Actinium-234Thorium-233Protactinium-234Radium-230
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of nuclear fusion?A plutonium atom is used to start a chain reaction that detonates a nuclear weaponA uranium atom is split apart into lighter elementsTwo hydrogen atoms are combined to form a helium atomTwo hydrogen atoms bond with an oxygen atom to form a water molecule
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIn what part of an atom can protons be found?Inside the electronsInside the neutronsInside the atomic nucleusInside the electron shells
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT a characteristic of gamma radiation?Most dangerous type of radiationHigh energy, high penetrationstopped by thin metalStopped by several feet of concrete or several inches of lead
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHas the symbolAlphaBetaGammaelectron
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHas the symbolAlphaBetaGammaproton
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHas the symbolAlphaBetaGammaneutron
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?AlphaBetaGammanone
- 19. Multiple ChoiceHas a mass of 4 and a charge of +2AlphaBetaGammaneutron
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThis is an example of...Fission reactionFusion reactionDecomposition reactionCombustion
- 21. Multiple ChoiceHow does nuclear fusion compare to nuclear fission?Nuclear fusion produces no radioactive wasteNuclear fusion produces more radioactive waste. Nuclear fusion is cheaper and easier to producNuclear fusion requires rare, expensive elements to work
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the process of nuclear fission?Splitting an atom's nucleus apartSeparating an atom's electrons from its nucleusFusing two atomic nuclei togetherSplitting an atom's electrons in half
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat do carbon-12 and carbon-14 have in common?They have the same number of protonsThey have the same number of neutronsThey have the same atomic massThey have the same atomic weight
- 24. Multiple ChoiceIf we start off with element 5024X after an beta decay we get another element Y that looks like5023Y4622Y5025Y5024Y
- 25. Multiple ChoiceIf we start off with element 5024X after an alpha decay we get another element Y that looks like5022Y4622Y4820Y5426Y
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich process involves the joining of small nuclei?Beta decayAlpha decayNuclear fissionNuclear fusion
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe nuclear process occurring at a nuclear power plant.Nuclear fusionNuclear fissionCombustionMultiplication
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat do these symbols represent?alpha particlebeta particleneutrongamma ray
- 29. Multiple ChoiceHow many neutrons are in this isotope of Uranium?23592327143
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the mass number of at isotope that has 20 protons, 21 neutrons and 18 electrons?18202141
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of nuclear equation is this?fusionfissionalphabeta
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhat sort of shield will block gamma rays?skinpaperaluminumthick lead
- 33. 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.
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of radioactive decay gives off energy only?alphabetagamma
- 35. Multiple ChoiceGamma rays have a _____ charge0+1-1+2
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat element is the ?Ag-115Cd-115Pd-115Not Listed
- 37. Multiple Choice
What will be the result of the beta decay of carbon-14?
Boron-14
Carbon-12
Nitrogen-14
A helium nucleus
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true?
Gamma radiation is safe
Exposure to alpha particles is dangerous
Exposure to beta particles is hazardous
All particles are safe, it is the released energy that's bad
- 39. Multiple Choice
The strong nuclear force
Is the energy held within a nucleus
Overcomes proton repulsion in the nucleus
Is the source of radiation when an atom breaks down
All of the above
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