Quiz about Alpha and Beta Decay

Question 1

This particle is most dangerous when swallowed or breathed in.

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alpha

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beta

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gamma

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none of the above

Question 2

Solve the nuclear decay reaction:

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Option A is correct

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B.

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C.

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D.

Question 3

Which choice is the correct alpha decay of uranium-238?

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A) 234U + 4He

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B) 238U + 4He

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C) 234Th + 4He

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D) 238Th + 4He

Question 4

Solve the nuclear decay reaction:

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Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 5

How many protons does this isotope have?

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53

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131

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184

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78

Question 6

Solve this equation for alpha decay.
₈₅²⁰⁹At = ___ + ₂⁴He

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₈₃²⁰⁵Bi

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₈₆²⁰⁹Rn

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₈₁²⁰⁷Tl

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₈₅²⁰⁸At

Question 7

If we start off with element ₂₄X⁵⁰ after an alpha decay we get another element Y that looks like

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₂₂Y⁴⁶

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₂₂Y⁵⁰

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₂₀Y⁴⁸

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₂₆Y⁵⁴

Question 8

Which type of radiation is most likely to be stopped by a sheet of paper?

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Alpha radiation

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Beta radiation

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Gamma radiation

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Neutron radiation

Question 9

During beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton and what other particle?

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Electron

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Alpha particle

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Gamma ray

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Neutrino

Question 10

What is the resulting element when polonium-210 undergoes alpha decay?

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Lead-206

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Bismuth-210

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Radon-222

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Thallium-206

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