Radiation Decay Equations

Radiation Decay Equations

11th Grade

8 Qs

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Radiation Decay Equations

Radiation Decay Equations

Assessment

Quiz

Chemistry

11th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-PS1-8

Standards-aligned

Created by

Charles Martinez

FREE Resource

8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The three main types of nuclear radiation are alpha, beta, and gamma. Which of the following lists these types of radiation from highest penetrating power to lowest penetrating power?

alpha, gamma, beta

beta, alpha, gamma

beta, gamma, alpha

gamma, beta, alpha

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which equation correctly represents the alpha decay of polonium-214?

A

B

C

D

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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This equation shows the radioactive decay of thorium (Th). Which of the following particles is released in this reaction?

alpha

beta

neutron

gamma

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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alpha particle

beta particle

neutron

proton

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

A

B

C

D

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

A

B

C

D

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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it's 88 because element X gains 2 protons

it's 218 because element X loses 2 protons and 2 neutrons

it's 220 because element X loses 2 neutrons

it's 226 because element X gains 2 protons and 2 neutrons

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What particle completes this reaction?
alpha particle
beta particle
gamma particle
neutron

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8