Nuclear Radiation

Alpha radiation consists of a ______.

• helium nucleus
• pure energy
• high velocity electron
• sunlight

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Arrange in order of increasing ability to penetrate matter.

• Beta, gamma, alpha
• Alpha, gamma, beta
• Gamma, beta, alpha
• Alpha, beta, gamma

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In Alpha decay what particle is emitted?

• Helium (He)

• Electron (e^-)

• Energy (Photon)

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In Beta decay what particle is emitted?

• Helium (He)

• Electron (e^-)

• Energy (Photon)

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In Gamma decay what particle is emitted?

• Helium (He)

• Electron (e^-)

• Energy (Photon)

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Which type of decay is a type of electromagnetic wave?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

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What type of radioactive decay is this example?

• Alpha

• Negative Beta

• Positive Beta

• Gamma

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When an unstable radioactive atom decays, it usually turns into:

• a more stable atom
• a less stable atom
• the exact same atom but with less pure energy
• empty space

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Has the symbol

• Alpha
• Beta 
• Gamma

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What type of radioactive decay is this example?

• alpha

• beta minus

• beta plus

• gamma

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