Types of Nuclear Radiation

A different form of the same element which has the same atomic number but a different mass number is called _______________.

• a ion

• an atom

• an isotope

• a buck minster fullerene

If an atom gains or loses electrons, it will become _______________.

• an isotope

• an atom

• an ion

• a nucleus

Why does a radioactive nucleus decay?

• To become less stable

• To become more stable

• To allow it to chemically react with other elements.

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Which nuclear emission involves the release of helium nuclei?

• alpha
• gamma
• positron
• beta

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Which type of nuclear radiation has the greatest penetrating power?

• alpha

• gamma

• beta

• positron

Which type of nuclear radiation has the greatest ionising power?

• alpha

• gamma

• beta

• neutron

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Which type of nuclear radiation has the longest range in air?

• alpha

• gamma

• beta

An alpha particle can penetrate through

• a sheet of paper.

• a thin layer of cloth.

• a sheet of aluminum.

• none of the above

A beta particle can penetrate through which two of the following?

• a sheet of paper.

• a thin layer of cloth.

• a thick sheet of aluminium.

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