Nuclear Physics

What is a beta particle made of?

• One proton

• A helium particle

• One electron

• One proton and one neutron

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Which of these processes describes a nuclear fusion reaction?

• A nucleus absorbs energy to produce lighter nuclei.

• A nucleus splits to produce energy and lighter nuclei

• Two nuclei bind together to produce energy and heavier nuclei.

• Two nuclei bind together to produce energy and a lighter nuclei.

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What is emitted during Alpha Radiation?

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

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This is an example of...

• Fission  reaction
• Fusion reaction
• Decomposition reaction
• Decay

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When does radioactive decay occur?

• When the nucleus of an isotope is unstable
• When the nucleus of an isotope is stable
• When the electrons of an isotope are spinning
• When the electrons of an isotope are shared with another isotope

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How many protons does gold atom have?

• 197
• 79
• 118
• 276

What is the mass of an alpha particle?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What kind of force holds the nucleus together?

• Strong Nuclear Force

• Weak Nuclear Force

• Gravitational Force

• Electromagnetic Force

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In nuclear fission, some mass is converted to energy. This causes -

• final mass to be less than initial mass

• final mas to be more than initial mass

• final mass to be equal to initial mass

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What is the mass of a proton?

• 1
• 2
• -1
• 0