Radioactive Particles Quiz

What is not on of the 3 radioactive particles that can be emitted?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• sigma

Rank the above particles in order according to their penetrating abilities where 1 is most penetrating and 3 is least penetrating.

• 1alpha, 2gamma, 3beta

• 1alpha, 2beta, 3gamma

• 1gamma, 2alpha, 3beta

• 1gamma, 2beta, 3alpha

Which radioactive particle is represented by the helium symbol?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

Which radioactive particle can penetrate (go through) paper and aluminum?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

What happens to the nucleus of an atom during fission?

• splits to make two smaller nuclei

• combines two small nuclei to make one larger nuclei

What happens to the nucleus of an atom during fusion?

• splits to become two smaller nuclei

• combines to make one larger nuclei

What are some benefits to using nuclear fission for energy?

• low electricity cost

• disposal of waste

• large amount of energy

• high paying jobs

What is not a disadvantages of using nuclear fusion for energy?

• no air pollution

• nuclear disaster

• radiation leakage

• terrorist target

How is nuclear waste from nuclear facilities disposed of?

• Stored in a warehouse

• buried underground in plastic containers

• buried in the bottom of the ocean

• buried underground in concrete bunkers

What is a similarity of nuclear fission and fusion?