Nuclear Decay and Half-Life

Which nuclear decay emission consists of energy only?

• alpha decay

• 1. beta decay

• 1. gamma ray (radiation)

• 1. positron emission

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What type of radioactive decay is depicted in this diagram?

• neutron emission

• gamma decay

• beta decay

• alpha decay

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Which of the following correctly describes a beta particle?

• the same atomic number and mass number as a helium nucleus

• formed from a neutron that breaks into a proton and an electron

• is the equivalent of one proton

• can be stopped by a piece of paper

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In nuclear reactions--

• a large amount of matter produces a small amount of energy.

• a small amount of matter produces a large amount of energy.

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Complete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction. 

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• none

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Which type of radioactive decay is occurring in this equation? 

• Alpha decay

• beta decay

• gamma decay

• positron emission

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Alpha particles have a _____ charge.

• +2

• 0

• +4

• -1

The beta particle has a charge of ...........

• +1

• -1

• 0

• +2

In order of most to least penetrating radiation we have

• Alpha , Beta,  Gamma

• Beta , Gamma , Alpha

• Gamma, Beta, Alpha

• Gamma, Alpha, Beta

For the balanced equation, which particle is represented by X?

• ⁰_-1 e

• ¹₁ H

• ⁴₂ H

• ¹₀ n

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