Nuclear Chemistry1(Structure,Isotopes,& 3types of radiation)

Which process produces alpha particles?

• Alpha decay
• Beta decay
• Gamma decay
• Nuclear fusion

Which process produces beta particles?

• Alpha decay
• Beta decay
• Gamma decay
• Nuclear fusion

Arrange in order of increasing ability to penetrate matter.

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

Which type of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma 
• Microwaves

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.

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

• alpha
• beta
• gamma
• none

Alpha particles have a _____ charge.

• +2
• 0
• +1
• -1

What does it mean when an element is radioactive?

• atom emits radiation
• nucei unstable due to uneven p to n ratio
• nuclei changes to become stable
• all of the above

What is NOT a characteristic of an alpha particle?

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

If Thorium-234 undergoes a beta decay, What element will be left in its place?

• Actinium-234
• Thorium-233
• Protactinium-234
• Radium-230