Nuclear Processes

What is the role of radioactivity in modern life?

• Only causes destruction

• Used in medical applications like X-rays

• Has no impact

• Only found in labs.

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Which type of radiation consists of helium nuclei with two protons and two neutrons?

• Alpha Radiation

• Beta Radiation

• Gamma Radiation

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What is the charge of beta particles?

• +2

• -1

• Neutral

Which type of radiation consists of high-energy photons with a neutral charge?

• Alpha Radiation

• Beta Radiation

• Gamma Radiation

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What happens to the atomic number and mass number during alpha decay?

• Atomic number decreases by 2, mass number decreases by 4

• Atomic number increases by 2, mass number increases by 4

• Atomic number decreases by 4, mass number decreases by 2

• Atomic number increases by 4, mass number increases by 2

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Which of the following statements is true about beta decay?

• It results in the emission of an alpha particle

• It increases the mass number by 4

• It transforms a neutron into a proton and an electron

• It decreases the atomic number by 2

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What is one application of beta emissions in medicine?

• A) PET imaging

• B) X-ray imaging

• C) MRI

• D) Ultrasound

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What happens during gamma decay?

• A) A new chemical element is formed

• B) The nucleus of an atom splits

• C) The energy state is reduced and a high-energy photon is emitted

• D) The atom gains an electron

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Which type of radiation can penetrate lead?

• Alpha particles

• Beta particles

• Gamma rays

• None of the above

Which of the following statements is true about alpha particles?

• They have high penetrating power.

• They can be stopped by a thin piece of paper.

• They cause radiation sickness.

• They are smaller than beta particles.

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