Radioactive Decay Quiz

During a science experiment, Abigail observed a certain type of radioactive decay. What type of radioactive decay is shown in this equation?

• Alpha decay

• Beta decay

• Alphabet decay

• Gamma decay

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Noah and Charlotte are studying a nuclear reaction diagram in their science class. Which type of reaction is shown in the diagram?

• fusion, because the reaction released energy

• fission, because the reaction absorbed energy

• fusion, because the reaction formed heavier nuclei

• fission, because the reaction formed lighter nuclei

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Hannah is conducting an experiment with Sodium-24, which has a half-life of approximately 15 hours. If only one-eighth of the sodium-24 remains, about how much time has passed?

• 15 hours

• 30 hours

• 45 hours

• 60 hours

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Jackson and Mia are working on a school project about energy sources. They learned that energy generated in ways that do not deplete natural resources or harm the environment, especially by avoiding the use of fossil fuels and nuclear power is known as

• nuclear energy

• gamma ray

• beta particle

• alternative energy

• alpha particle

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During a science experiment, Samuel observed a positively charged particle made up of two protons and two neutrons. This particle is known as a(n)

• alpha particle

• nuclear energy

• alternative energy

• gamma ray

• radioactivity

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During a science experiment, Elijah observed that an unstable atomic nucleus emits charged particles and energy. This process is known as

• radioactivity

• gamma ray

• beta particle

• alpha particle

• nuclear energy

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Samuel is studying radioactive decay in his physics class. He comes across an equation and needs to determine if it is an example of alpha, beta, or gamma radioactive decay. Can you help him?

• alpha decay

• None of these

• beta decay

• gamma decay

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During a science fair, Lily and Ava demonstrated how the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion can be used to generate electricity. This type of energy is known as

• alternative energy

• gamma ray

• beta particle

• alpha particle

• nuclear energy

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During a science experiment, Oliver observed a penetrating ray of energy emitted by an unstable nucleus. This ray is a(n)

• alpha particle

• alternative energy

• beta particle

• nuclear energy

• gamma ray

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During a science experiment, Ava and Arjun observe a fission reaction. Which statement describes what happens in a fission reaction?

• Energy is released, and less stable elements are formed.

• Energy is absorbed, and more stable elements are formed.

• Light nuclei form into a heavier nuclei.

• Heavy nuclei split into lighter nuclei.

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