Nuclear Decay quiz

The three main types of nuclear radiation are alpha, beta, and gamma. Which of the following lists these types of radiation from highest penetrating power to lowest penetrating power?

• alpha, gamma, beta

• beta, alpha, gamma

• beta, gamma, alpha

• gamma, beta, alpha

Which equation correctly represents the alpha decay of polonium-214?

• A

• B

• C

• D

This equation shows the radioactive decay of thorium (Th). Which of the following particles is released in this reaction?

• alpha

• beta

• neutron

• gamma

Solve this equation for beta decay.
⁶⁰₂₇Co = ___ + ⁰_-1e

• ⁵⁶₂₅Mn
• ⁶⁰₂₈Ni
• ⁵⁸₂₃V
• ⁵⁹₂₇Co

A helium nucleus with two protons and two neutrons is called a(n) ____.  

• alpha particle
• electroscope
• beta particle
• gamma ray

Negatively charged particles emitted from a nucleus at a high speed are ____.  

• alpha particle
• gamma rays
• beta particles
• X rays

In the symbol ²⁰⁶₈₂Pb what does 82 stand for?

• Mass number

• Atomic number

• Atomic mass

• Number of protons

What does the 4 in He-4 represent?

• the mass number

• the atomic number

• the number of protons

• the number of neutrons

Which type of nuclear decay is this equation?

• Alpha decay

• Beta decay

• Gamma radiation

Which of the following nuclear emissions is only energy?

• Alpha particle

• Beta particle

• Gamma ray