alpha beta gamma practice

What is emitted during Beta Radiation?

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

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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 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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An isotope is an atom of an element with a different number of

• protons
• electrons
• neutrons
• pencils

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How many protons does this isotope of titanium have?

• 48
• 22
• 26
• 70

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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.

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