Unit 3 Semester Review

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What has the lowest penetrating power among nuclear radiations?

Back

Alpha particles have the lowest penetrating power.

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What type of nuclear radiation is emitted when an alpha particle is released?

Back

Alpha radiation is emitted.

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What is one product of all nuclear fusion reactions?

Back

A larger nucleus is produced.

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What is the term for a nuclear reaction where a nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei?

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Fission is the process where a nucleus splits.

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What is released when nuclei decay?

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Massive amounts of energy are released.

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What type of radiation consists of high-energy electromagnetic waves?

Back

Gamma radiation consists of high-energy electromagnetic waves.

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What is the process called when two light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus?

Back

Fusion is the process of combining two light nuclei.

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Which type of radiation can penetrate paper but is stopped by aluminum?

Back

Beta particles can penetrate paper but are stopped by aluminum.

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What is the charge of an alpha particle?

Back

An alpha particle has a positive charge.

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What type of decay involves the emission of an electron?

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Beta decay involves the emission of an electron.