Nuclear Physics Assignment #1

What is a beta particle made of?

• One proton

• A helium particle

• One electron

• One proton and one neutron

Of the main types of radiation emitted from naturally radioactive isotopes, which is the hardest to block?

• Alpha deca

• Gamma Decay

• Beta decay

• They are all blocked using the same method

What is emitted during Beta Radiation?

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

TRUE or FALSE: gamma changes the atomic number.

• True
• False

What is emitted during Alpha Radiation?

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

Which type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?

• Alpha
• beta
• gamma 
• none

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

• alpha
• beta
• gamma
• none

How many protons does gold atom have?

• 197
• 79
• 118
• 276

What is the mass of an alpha particle?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Neutrons ......

• has positive electric charge with equal magnitude to that of an electron.

• has no net electric charge.

• has negative electric charge.

• orbiting the nucleus.