Radioactive decay
Authored by Jay Mathyi
Science
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This term refers to the amount of time it takes for half of a certain substance to undergo radioactive decay.
alpha life
beta life
radioactivity time
half-life
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In alpha decay, a ________ particle breaks off of an atom.
hydrogen
helium
carbon
lithium
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many total protons and neutrons does an alpha particle (i.e. a helium atom) have?
1
2
4
8
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which force is responsible for beta decay?
Electromagnetism
Weak force
Strong force
Gravity
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In beta decay, a(n) ___________ is emitted.
gamma ray
electron
neutron
helium particle
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to an atom's atomic number when it undergoes alpha decay?
decreases by 1
decreases by 2
increases by 1
increases by 2
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In gamma emission, ___________ is emitted.
an electron
a proton
energy waves
none of the above
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
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