Nuclear Chemistry Warm Up

Put these different types of radiation in order from FASTEST to SLOWEST.

• Gamma > Alpha > Beta

• Alpha > Beta > Gamma

• Gamma > Beta > Alpha

• Beta > Gamma > Alpha

The picture shown shows a practical application of

• magnetism

• solar energy

• nuclear energy

• hydroelectric power

Put these different types of radiation in order from MOST to LEAST penetrating.

• Alpha > Beta > Gamma

• Gamma > Alpha > Beta

• Gamma > Beta > Alpha

• Beta > Gamma > Alpha

There are many positive and negative aspects associated with nuclear power. What is a positive aspect associated with nuclear power?

• There is a high ratio of energy to cost.

• There is a risk of possible meltdown, a tragedy on a global scale.

• Exposure to radiation can lead to disease or genetic abnormalities.

• The waste that is produced is toxic to the environment and to the general population.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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Which type(s) of radiation emits a helium nucleus?

• Alpha only

• Beta only

• Gamma only

• Both Alpha and Bets

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which type(s) of radiation affects the charge of an isotope but not the mass?

• Alpha only

• Beta only

• Gamma only

• Both Beta and Gamma

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Electrons are to ions as __________ are to isotopes

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Positrons

• Helium nuclei

Which type(s) of radiation result in the formation of new elements?

• Alpha only

• Beta only

• Gamma and Beta

• Alpha and Beta

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Uranium-233 undergoes Alpha decay and produces

• Thorium-229 and Helium

• Thorium-237 and an electron

• Thorium-229 and Gamma waves

• Thorium-233 and a positron

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which of the following statements is true?

• Alpha radiation can penetrate lead

• Beta radiation can penetrate paper but is blocked by a thin sheet of foil

• Gamma radiation is blocked by a thin sheet of foil

• Beta radiation is blocked by paper