Nuclear Radiation
Authored by Kyle May
Chemistry, Science, Physics
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
An alpha particle can penetrate
a sheet of paper.
a thin layer of cloth.
a sheet of aluminum.
none of the above
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which nuclear emission involves the release of helium nuclei?
alpha
gamma
positron
beta
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following nuclear emissions has the greatest penetrating power?
alpha
gamma
beta
positron
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following elements is formed when an alpha particle is emitted from americium-241?
Uranium-235
Radium-226
Plutonium-238
Neptunium-237
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What element does carbon-14 become after undergoing beta decay?
7N13
5B14
7N14
6C14
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following correctly describes the charge of beta particles and alpha particles?
Alpha particles are positively charged, and beta particles are negatively charged.
Alpha particles and beta particles are both negatively charged.
Alpha particles are negatively charged, and beta particles are positively charged.
Alpha particles and beta particles are both positively charged
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
For the following nuclear reaction, what was the beginning radionuclide (X)?
X → 86Rn222 + 2He4
Radium-222
Radon-222
Radon-226
Radium-226
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