Alpha, Beta, & Gamma Decay
Authored by Amie Ell
Science
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A neutron changes into a proton and an electron releasing this type of particle.
alpha decay
beta decay
gamma decay
all of the above
alpha & beta decay
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
This type of radiation can travel across galaxies.
alpha
beta
gamma
all of the above
none of the above
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS4-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
This particle can be stopped by a piece of paper.
alpha
beta
gamma
all of the ablove
none of the above
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
This particle has 2 protons and 2 neutrons like a helium nucleus.
alpha particle
beta particle
gamma photon
alpha and gamma particles
none of the above
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
This particles can travel only a few centimeters through the air.
alpha
beta
gamma
all of the above
none of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
This radiation can only be stopped by a thick sheet of lead or several meters of water.
alpha
beta
gamma
alpha and beta
none of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
This type of decay creates a new element
alpha
beta
gamma
alpha and beta
none of the above
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
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