Alpha, Beta, Gamma Quiz

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

• Radioactive
• Beta
• Alpha
• Gamma

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What is emitted during Beta Radiation?

• A high-energy Electron.
• Protons.
• Neutrons.
• Nuclei

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Which type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?

• Alpha
• beta
• gamma 
• none

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Complete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction. 

• alpha
• beta
• gamma
• none

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

• alpha particle
• electroscope
• beta particle
• gamma ray

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Negatively charged particles emitted from a nucleus at a high speed are ____.  

• alpha particle
• gamma rays
• beta particles
• X rays

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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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What type of decay?

• alpha
• beta
• gamma

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A material that can stop gamma radiation is

• lead
• jello
• sunscreen
• wood

A material that can stop alpha radiation is

• lead
• paper
• sunscreen
• wood

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