Alpha and Beta Decay

What is emitted during Beta Radiation?

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

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Which of these is associated with Alpha Radiation?

• 4/2 
• 0/0
• 0/-1
• 0/1

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Radiation can cause what?

• Superpowers
• Cancer
• Headaches
• The flu

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If the atomic mass is 200, and alpha radiation is used, what is the atomic mass of the daughter particle?

• 200
• 198
• 196
• 194

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What is emitted during Alpha Radiation?

• A helium nuclei.
• A helium atom
• Gamma Rays.
• Positrons

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What is radioactive decay?

• The spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus resulting in only energy release
• The spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus resulting in only matter release
• The spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus resulting in a release of energy and matter
• The decay of the use of radios and the increased use of televisions.

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Which is not true of radioactive decay?

• It is a result of instability in atoms
• It happens only in nuclear power plants
• Radioactivity can be useful
• It is hazardous to human health

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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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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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