Nuclear Chemistry

Which is not a part of an atom's nucleus?

• neutron

• proton

• electron

• all are part of the nucleus

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List the types of radiation from most to least penetrating.

• Alpha , Beta, Gamma

• Beta , Gamma , Alpha

• Gamma, Beta, Alpha

• Gamma, Alpha, Beta

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Which type of radioactive decay gives off energy only?

• alpha
• beta
• gamma

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The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei.

• fusion

• fission

• half-life

• gamma radiation

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Combining nuclei into a larger nucleus.

• fission

• fusion

• half-life

• radiation

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The time taken for half of an amount of radioactive atoms to decay.

• fusion

• full-life

• fission

• half-life

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The nuclear process occurring at a nuclear power plant.

• fusion

• fission

• combustion

• the dab

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of nuclear energy as a power source?

• nuclear energy produces less energy than the burning coal

• nuclear energy produces air pollution

• nuclear waste must be safely stored

• the fuel source is very limited

Which produces more energy--nuclear fission or nuclear fusion?

• fusion

• fssion

• they produce the same amount

• it depends on the elements used

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What does it mean when an element is radioactive?

• atom emits radiation

• the nuclei are unstable due to uneven proton to neutron ratio

• nuclei changed to become more stable

• all of the above

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