Nuclear Decay Equations

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Physics
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10th - 11th Grade
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Easy
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Charles Martinez
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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 the 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
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which equation correctly represents the alpha decay of polonium-214?
A
B
C
D
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A
B
C
D
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A
B
C
D
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What sort of decay is this?
alpha
beta
gamma
neutron
none of the above
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
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