Nuclear Radiation Part 1

What type of radiation has a charge of 2+?

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Alpha radiation

• Delta radiation

What type of radiation has a charge of 0?

• Alpha radiation

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Delta radiation

What is the charge of alpha radiation?

• 1-

• 0

• 2+

• 1+

What is the mass of gamma radiation in atomic mass units (amu)?

• 1

• 4

• 0

• 1836

What is the symbol of an alpha particle?

• α

• β⁻

• β⁺

• γ

Which of the following is NOT a product of the alpha decay shown in the diagram?

• Th-231

• U-235

• Alpha particle

• Helium nucleus

What is the direction of the electric field lines in the diagram?

• From negative to positive

• From positive to negative

• From left to right

• From right to left

What is the definition of half-life in the context of radioactive decay?

• The time required for the amount of radioactive material to decrease by one-half

• The time required for the amount of radioactive material to double

• The time required for the amount of radioactive material to remain constant

• The time required for the amount of radioactive material to decrease by one-quarter

What does the graph in the diagram represent?

• Increase in radioactive material

• Decrease in radioactive material

• Constant radioactive material

• Doubling of radioactive material

What is a consequence of uncontrolled chain reactions?

• Production of electrical energy

• Production of medical isotopes

• Accidents in nuclear reactors

• Production of steam