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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 ChoiceWhat particle completes this reaction?alpha particlebeta particlegamma particleneutron
- 5. Multiple ChoiceComplete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction.alphabetagammanone
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSolve this equation for alpha decay.
20985At = ___ + 42He20583Bi20986Rn20781Tl20885At - 7. Multiple ChoiceSolve this equation for beta decay.
6027Co = ___ + 0-1e5625Mn6028Ni5823V5927Co - 8. Multiple ChoiceIf we start off with element 5024X after an alpha decay we get another element Y that looks like5022Y4622Y4820Y5426Y
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the missing isotope that will balance the following nuclear equation?
94Be + 11H → _____ + 42He105B105Ne63Li63C - 10. Multiple Choice
Complete the nuclear reaction
42He
0-1 e
00Y
178O
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA helium nucleus with two protons and two neutrons is called a(n) ____.alpha particleelectroscopebeta particlegamma ray
- 12. Multiple ChoiceNegatively charged particles emitted from a nucleus at a high speed are ____.alpha particlegamma raysbeta particlesX rays
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen a nucleus undergoes nuclear decay by gamma rays, the atomic number of the element....remains the samedecreases by one.increases by one.increases by two.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceRadioactive materials have unstable...electronsprotonsnucleineutrons
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the product of the alpha decay of Gold-175?Ir-171Tl-179Au179Au171
- 16. 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.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does the 4 in He-4 represent?
the mass number
the atomic number
the number of protons
the number of neutrons
- 18. Multiple Choice
Np-239 emits a beta particle. What element is the other product?
Th-239
U-239
Pu-239
Pu-238
- 19. Multiple Choice
The spontaneous disintegration of a nucleus into a slightly lighter and more stable nucleus, accompanied by emission of particles, electromagnetic radiation, or both, is
nuclear fusion
nuclear fission
radioactive decay
nuclear decay
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat element is the ?Ag-115Cd-115Pd-115Not Listed
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIf Gadolinium-150 goes through alpha decay, the resulting element has a new atomic mass of _____.150148146
- 22. Multiple Choice
In the symbol 20682Pb what does 82 stand for?
Mass number
Atomic number
Atomic mass
Number of protons
- 23. Multiple ChoiceIf Thorium-234 undergoes a beta decay, What element will be left in its place?Actinium-234Thorium-233Protactinium-234Radium-230
- 24. Multiple ChoiceIf a sample decays via beta radiation how does its mass change?4210
- 25. Multiple Choice
What is false of the penetrance of different types of radiation?
Alpha blocked by paper
Beta blocked by aluminum
Beta blocked by paper
Gamma blocked by lead
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