Nuclear Decay, Radiation, and Equations Review

Which of the following is the symbol for an alpha particle?

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The symbol shown represents which type of radiation?

• Alpha

• Gamma

• Neutron

• Beta

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Which of the following types of radiation will not transmutate the original nucleus?

• alpha

• gamma

• beta

• positron

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Which of the following types of radiation is described as an electron that is emiited from a nucleus as it decays?

• Beta

• Alpha

• Gamma

• Neutron

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Which of the following types of radiation is described as 2 protons and 2 neutrons that leave the nucleus as the nucleus decays?

• alpha

• beta

• positron

• neutron

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Which of the following does NOT describe alpha radiation?

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• +2 charge

• does not change the nucleus to a new element

• 2 protons and 2 neutrons

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A decay equation is shown. What type of decay equation does it represent?

• beta

• alpha

• neutron

• gamma

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A decay equation is shown. What type of radiation is being released?

• Beta

• alpha

• gamma

• neutron

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A decay equation is shown. What is the missing particle?

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A decay equation is shown. What is the missing particle?

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