Chemistry 8.3.1: Fission, Fusion, & Radioactive Decay

8.3.1 - Nuclear Reactions

By Mrs. Ojerio

Multiple Choice

Which type of reaction is used to create energy in nuclear power plants?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

Multiple Choice

Which reaction occurs in stars like our sun?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

Multiple Choice

A helium nucleus with two protons and two neutrons is called a(n) ____.  

• alpha particle
• electroscope
• beta particle
• gamma ray

Multiple Choice

In the equation, ¹⁴₆C --> ¹⁴₇N + ⁰_-1B, the _______ decay of radioactive carbon-14 results in the creation of a new nitrogen-14 atom.

• Gamma

• Beta

• Alpha

Multiple Choice

What type of radioactive decay does NOT result in transmutation?

• Gamma

• Alpha

• Beta

Multiple Choice

Solve this equation for alpha decay.
₈₅²⁰⁹At = ___ + ₂⁴He

• ₈₃²⁰⁵Bi
• ₈₆²⁰⁹Rn
• ₈₁²⁰⁷Tl
• ₈₅²⁰⁸At

Multiple Choice

Balance the following equation:
¹⁴₆C --> ⁰_-1e + ________

• ¹⁴₅B
• ¹⁴₆C
• ¹⁴₇N
• ⁴₂He