Quizziz Rvw: Nuclear Decay

Alpha particles.....

• a) are positively charged.
• b) consist of two protons and four neutrons.
• c) can penetrate any thickness of matter
• d) All of the above 

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When a nucleus undergoes nuclear decay by gamma rays, the atomic number of the element....

• remains the same
•   decreases by one.
• increases by one.
• increases by two.

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The process of the production of lighter nuclei from heavier nuclei is called

• mass energy
• magneticism
• fusion
• fission

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Radioactive materials have unstable...

• electrons
• protons
• nuclei
• neutrons

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The most damaging type of radiation is the ____.

• alpha particle

• gamma ray

• beta particle

• uranium

In what part of an atom can protons be found? 

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

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finish the equation

¹⁸¹₇₃Ta --> ____ + ¹⁸¹₇₄W

• ⁴₂He

• ⁰_-1e

• $\gamma$

finish the equation

²²⁶₈₈Ra --> ____ + ²²⁶₈₈Ra

• ⁴₂He

• ⁰_-1e

• y

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Has the symbol

• Alpha
• Beta
• Gamma
• neutron

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

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

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