Radioisotopes
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of radioactive decay is this example?
Alpha
Negative Beta
Positive Beta
Gamma
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When an unstable radioactive atom decays, it usually turns into:
a more stable atom
a less stable atom
the exact same atom but with less pure energy
empty space
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of radioactive decay is this example?
alpha
beta minus
beta plus
gamma
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a radioisotope?
A stable isotope
An isotope that emits radiation
An isotope with no neutrons
An isotope with no protons
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the name given to an "unstable" isotope?
radioactive
radioisotopes
photon
electron cloud
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each radioisotope with it's common application
organic remains / fossils
I-131
thyroid disorders
C-14
cancer treatment
U-238
geological formations
Co-60
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the radioactive isotope to its decay product (daughter).
Lead-206
Rubidium-87
Nitrogen-14
Potassium-40
Calcium-40
Carbon-14
Strontium-87
Uranium-238
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
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