CCU4 Nuclear A

Multiple Choice

The force that pushes two positive protons apart inside of a nucleus is called...

• strong force

• weak force

• gravitational force

• electromagnetic force

Multiple Choice

The force that holds protons and neutrons together inside of a nucleus is called...

• strong force

• weak force

• gravitational force

• electromagnetic force

Multiple Choice

If a sulfur atom has 16 protons, 16 electrons, and 16 neutrons, its atomic mass is:

• 16
• 32
• 48
• 64

Labeling

What was the mother particle?

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

U

Ac

Rn

228

92

90

86

Th

Dropdown

Rn-210 --> ​ ​ ​

Select answer

-​

Select answer

Multiple Choice

What is the charge of an Alpha Particle?

• +2

• +4

• 0

• -1

Multiple Choice

P-32 goes through Beta decay and becomes

• S-32
• Al-28

• Si-32

• P-33

• Ar-36

Multiple Choice

F-18 goes through Beta decay and becomes

• Ne-18

• O-18

• N-14

• N-16

• F-19

Multiple Choice

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

• ¹⁴₅B
• ¹⁴₆C
• ¹⁴₇N
• ⁴₂He

Categorize

Options (11)

-4 amu from mass

Emission of helium nuclei

Involves a decrease in atomic number by 2

Commonly occurs in heavy elements

Emission of high-energy photons

No change in atomic number

Can penetrate materials more than alpha particles

Often follows alpha or beta decay

Does not involve a change in mass number

Results in a new element with higher atomic number

emits an electron

Classify the decay

Gamma Decay

Alpha Decay

Beta Decay

Multiple Choice

Balance the reaction given in the picture

Multiple Choice

Choose the item that balances the equation given in the picture

Multiple Choice

Which choice balances the pictured equations?

Multiple Choice

A form of technetium-99 has a half-life of approximately 6 hours. Which substance correctly completes the given equation?