Nuclear and Radioactivity Flashcard Review Quizizz (with feedback)

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What symbol(s) represent gamma radiation?

Back

Red

Front

What is the process called when a large atom splits into two smaller atoms?

Back

Fission

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What symbol(s) represent an alpha particle?

Back

Yellow

Front

What is Albert Einstein's equation for calculating energy released from a nuclear reaction?

Back

E=mc²

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What is the term for the time it takes for half of a substance to undergo radioactive decay?

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Half-life

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What is the difference between fusion and fission?

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Fusion is the combining of small nuclei to form a larger nucleus, while fission is the splitting of a large nucleus into smaller nuclei.

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What is radioactivity?

Back

The process by which unstable atomic nuclei lose energy by emitting radiation.

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What are the three main types of radiation?

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Alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.

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What is an alpha particle composed of?

Back

Two protons and two neutrons (essentially a helium nucleus).

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What is a beta particle?

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A high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted during radioactive decay.