Unit 3 - Nuclear Chemistry

Which nuclear process is shown in the picture?

• fission

• fusion

• alpha decay

• beta decay

What happens to the atomic number during alpha decay?

• The atomic number decreases by 4

• The atomic number increases by 1

• The atomic number decreases by 2.

• The atomic number stays the same.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which process involves the joining of small nuclei?

• Beta decay
• Alpha decay
• Nuclear fission
• Nuclear fusion

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which process involves the splitting of large nuclei?

• Beta decay
• Alpha decay
• Nuclear fission
• Nuclear fusion

The nuclear process occurring at a nuclear power plant.

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Natural Decay

• Alpha Decay

Arrange in order of increasing ability to penetrate matter.

• Beta, gamma, alpha
• Alpha, gamma, beta
• Gamma, beta, alpha
• Alpha, beta, gamma

In what part of an atom can protons be found? 

• Inside the electrons
• Inside the neutrons 
• Inside the atomic nucleus 
•  Inside the electron shells

What is NOT a characteristic of gamma radiation?

• Most dangerous type of radiation
• High energy, high penetration
• stopped by thin metal
• Stopped by several feet of concrete or several inches of lead

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What is NOT a characteristic of an alpha particle?

• A negatively charged electron
• Stopped by paper
• A positively charged particle
• Low penetration

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Has the symbol

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma
• proton