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- 1. Multiple Choice
The three main types of nuclear radiation are alpha, beta, and gamma. Which of the following lists these types of radiation from highest penetrating power to lowest penetrating power?
alpha, gamma, beta
beta, alpha, gamma
beta, gamma, alpha
gamma, beta, alpha
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which equation correctly represents the alpha decay of polonium-214?
A
B
C
D
- 3. Multiple Choice
This equation shows the radioactive decay of thorium (Th). Which of the following particles is released in this reaction?
alpha
beta
neutron
gamma
- 4. Multiple Choice
alpha particle
beta particle
neutron
proton
- 5. Multiple Choice
A
B
C
D
- 6. Multiple Choice
A
B
C
D
- 7. Multiple Choice
it's 88 because element X gains 2 protons
it's 218 because element X loses 2 protons and 2 neutrons
it's 220 because element X loses 2 neutrons
it's 226 because element X gains 2 protons and 2 neutrons
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat particle completes this reaction?alpha particlebeta particlegamma particleneutron
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