IPC Unit 3: Nuclear Chem Quiz

Which nuclear process is shown in the picture?

• fission

• fusion

• alpha decay

• beta decay

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Balance the following equation:
¹⁴₆C --> ⁰_-1e + ________

• ¹⁴₅B
• ¹⁴₆C
• ¹⁴₇N
• ⁴₂He

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Which equation correctly shows the alpha decay of neptunium - 239?

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Arrange in order of increasing ability to penetrate matter.

• Beta, gamma, alpha
• Alpha, gamma, beta
• Gamma, beta, alpha
• Alpha, beta, gamma

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What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

• ⁴₂He
• ⁰_-1e
• ⁰₊₁ e
• ¹₀n

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What is the symbol for an beta particle?

• ⁴₂He
• ⁰_-1e
• ⁰₊₁ e
• ¹₀n

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Balance the following equation:
¹⁴₆C --> ⁰_-1e + ________

• ¹⁴₅B
• ¹⁴₆C
• ¹⁴₇N
• ⁴₂He

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In the symbol ²⁰⁶₈₂Pb what does 206 stand for?

• Mass number
• Atomic number
• Atomic mass
• Number of protons

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²⁴⁰₉₄Pu —› ____ + ⁴₂He

• ²³⁶₉₂U

• ²⁴⁷₉₆Cm

• ²⁴⁴₉₃Np

• ²⁴²₉₅Am

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Which type of reaction is this?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

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