Quiz 11: Radioactivity

What is the force that holds the atomic nucleus together?

• Electromagnetic force

• Gravitational force

• Strong nuclear force

• Weak nuclear force

What can radiometric dating determine?

• The age of a rock or bone

• The type of radiation emitted

• The number of protons in an atom

• The energy released during nuclear reactions

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What is the process of breaking apart the atomic nucleus called?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Decay

• Transmutation

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Which type of radiation has no charge?

• Alpha particles

• Beta particles

• Gamma particles

• Neutron particles

What is the composition of an alpha particle?

• Two protons and two electrons

• Two protons and two neutrons

• Two neutrons and two electrons

• Four protons and four neutrons

Which type of radiation can be easily stopped by a few pieces of paper?

• Alpha particles

• Beta particles

• Gamma particles

• Neutron particles

What happens to an alpha particle when it travels through air?

• It loses energy quickly

• It becomes harmless helium

• It causes radiation burns

• It deflects in the presence of a magnetic field

What is the primary source of natural background radiation?

• Earth's atmosphere

• Cosmic rays from space

• Industrial activities

• Military activities

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What is the primary concern of living in space or on a planet without an atmosphere?

• Exposure to cosmic rays

• Lack of oxygen

• Extreme temperatures

• Lack of gravity

What are the common types of radiation emitted during radioactive decay?

• Alpha particles

• Beta particles

• Gamma particles

• Neutron particles

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