20 questions
What is a beta particle made of?
One proton
A helium particle
One electron
One proton and one neutron
Which of these processes describes a nuclear fusion reaction?
A nucleus absorbs energy to produce lighter nuclei.
A nucleus splits to produce energy and lighter nuclei
Two nuclei bind together to produce energy and heavier nuclei.
Two nuclei bind together to produce energy and a lighter nuclei.
Of the main types of radiation emitted from naturally radioactive isotopes, which is the hardest to block?
Alpha deca
Gamma Decay
Beta decay
They are all blocked using the same method
Neutrons ......
has positive electric charge with equal magnitude to that of an electron.
has no net electric charge.
has negative electric charge.
orbiting the nucleus.
What kind of force holds the nucleus together?
Strong Nuclear Force
Weak Nuclear Force
Gravitational Force
Electromagnetic Force
What is the number of neutrons in Cesium?
55 neutrons
76 neutrons
84 neutrons
106 neutrons
139 neutrons
The atomic number of a given element is
equivalent to which of the following?
Proton number in the nucleus
Neutron number in the nucleus
Sum of the protons and neutrons in the
nucleus
Sum of the protons, neutrons and electrons
If there are 146 neutrons in 238U, how many neutrons
are found in the nucleus of 235U?
141
143
145
147