What is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Carbon-14?

$$\ce{^{14}_{6}C -> ^{14}_{7}N + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{14}_{6}C -> ^{14}_{5}B + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{14}_{6}C -> ^{13}_{6}C + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{14}_{6}C -> ^{14}_{6}C + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

Which of the following is a balanced nuclear equation for the fusion of Deuterium and Tritium?

$$\ce{^{2}_{1}H + ^{3}_{1}H -> ^{4}_{2}He + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{2}_{1}H + ^{3}_{1}H -> ^{5}_{2}He}$$

$$\ce{^{2}_{1}H + ^{3}_{1}H -> ^{4}_{2}He + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{2}_{1}H + ^{3}_{1}H -> ^{3}_{2}He + ^{2}_{1}H}$$

Which of the following represents a balanced nuclear equation for the decay of Radon-222?

$$\ce{^{222}_{86}Rn -> ^{218}_{84}Po + ^{4}_{2}He}$$

$$\ce{^{222}_{86}Rn -> ^{222}_{87}Fr + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{222}_{86}Rn -> ^{223}_{87}Fr + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

$$\ce{^{222}_{86}Rn -> ^{218}_{85}At + ^{4}_{1}H}$$

Which of the following is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Strontium-90?

$$\ce{^{90}_{38}Sr -> ^{90}_{39}Y + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{90}_{38}Sr -> ^{89}_{38}Sr + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{90}_{38}Sr -> ^{90}_{37}Rb + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{90}_{38}Sr -> ^{90}_{38}Sr + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

In a nuclear reaction, what is the role of a neutron when Uranium-235 undergoes fission?

It initiates the reaction by colliding with the nucleus.

It is emitted as a product of the reaction.

It is absorbed by the nucleus to stabilize it.

It is converted into a proton during the reaction.

Which of the following is a balanced nuclear equation for the decay of Iodine-131?

$$\ce{^{131}_{53}I -> ^{131}_{54}Xe + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{131}_{53}I -> ^{130}_{53}I + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{131}_{53}I -> ^{131}_{52}Te + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{131}_{53}I -> ^{131}_{53}I + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

Which of the following represents a balanced nuclear equation for the fusion of two Helium-3 nuclei?

$$\ce{^{3}_{2}He + ^{3}_{2}He -> ^{4}_{2}He + 2^{1}_{1}p}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{2}He + ^{3}_{2}He -> ^{6}_{4}Be}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{2}He + ^{3}_{2}He -> ^{5}_{2}He + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{2}He + ^{3}_{2}He -> ^{4}_{2}He + ^{2}_{1}H}$$

What is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Phosphorus-32?

$$\ce{^{32}_{15}P -> ^{32}_{16}S + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{32}_{15}P -> ^{31}_{15}P + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{32}_{15}P -> ^{32}_{14}Si + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{32}_{15}P -> ^{32}_{15}P + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

Which of the following is a balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of Radium-226?

$$\ce{^{226}_{88}Ra -> ^{222}_{86}Rn + ^{4}_{2}He}$$

$$\ce{^{226}_{88}Ra -> ^{226}_{87}Fr + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{226}_{88}Ra -> ^{227}_{88}Ra + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

$$\ce{^{226}_{88}Ra -> ^{222}_{87}Ac + ^{4}_{1}H}$$

In a nuclear reaction, what is the role of a beta particle when Carbon-14 undergoes decay?

It is emitted as a product of the reaction.

It initiates the reaction by colliding with the nucleus.

It is absorbed by the nucleus to stabilize it.

It is converted into a neutron during the reaction.

Which of the following is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Tritium?

$$\ce{^{3}_{1}H -> ^{3}_{2}He + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{1}H -> ^{2}_{1}H + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{1}H -> ^{3}_{0}Li + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{3}_{1}H -> ^{3}_{1}H + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

Which of the following represents a balanced nuclear equation for the decay of Cesium-137?

$$\ce{^{137}_{55}Cs -> ^{137}_{56}Ba + ^{0}_{-1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{137}_{55}Cs -> ^{136}_{55}Cs + ^{1}_{0}n}$$

$$\ce{^{137}_{55}Cs -> ^{137}_{54}Xe + ^{0}_{1}e}$$

$$\ce{^{137}_{55}Cs -> ^{137}_{55}Cs + ^{0}_{0}\gamma}$$

Balancing Nuclear Equations

Quiz

•

Science

•

9th Grade

•

Practice Problem

•

Hard

•

NGSS

HS-PS1-8

Standards-aligned

Lisa Thompson

Used 1+ times

FREE Resource

25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which particle is represented by X?

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Lowest accuracy from last year:
What is represented by x

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Lowest accuracy last year:

Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.

137

Ba

56

137

Cs

55

137

La

57

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.

60

Ni

28

60

Co

27

60

Cu

29

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Solve for the missing element.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is the balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of Uranium-238?

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In a nuclear reaction, which of the following particles is emitted when Thorium-234 decays to Protactinium-234?

Alpha particle

Beta particle

Gamma ray

Neutron

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

20 questions

Unit 2

Quiz

•

2nd Grade - University

20 questions

Primary 2

Quiz

•

1st - 10th Grade

20 questions

Stars and Galaxies in the Universe

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

Methods of Heat Transfer

Quiz

•

7th - 9th Grade

20 questions

Plate Tectonics

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

20 questions

Science Knowledge Competition

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

quiz prelims

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

20 questions

IMPULSE AND MOMENTUM G9

Quiz

•

9th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

54 questions

Analyzing Line Graphs & Tables

Quiz

•

4th Grade

$fractions$

22 questions

fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

Context Clues

Quiz

•

6th Grade

15 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

4th Grade

Discover more resources for Science

10 questions

Exploring the Layers of the Earth

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

25 questions

Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

Mendelian Genetics Review

Quiz

•

9th Grade

10 questions

Exploring Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Processes

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

21 questions

Evidence of Evolution

Quiz

•

9th Grade

22 questions

Earth's Spheres and Interactions Quiz Reveiw

Quiz

•

8th - 10th Grade

15 questions

Genetics- Punnett Squares

Quiz

•

9th Grade

20 questions

The Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Quiz

•

9th Grade

Balancing Nuclear Equations

25 questions

Which particle is represented by X?

Lowest accuracy from last year:What is represented by x

Lowest accuracy last year:Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.

Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.

Solve for the missing element.

Which of the following is the balanced nuclear equation for the alpha decay of Uranium-238?

In a nuclear reaction, which of the following particles is emitted when Thorium-234 decays to Protactinium-234?

What is the balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of Carbon-14?

Which of the following is a balanced nuclear equation for the fusion of Deuterium and Tritium?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for Science

Lowest accuracy from last year:
What is represented by x

Lowest accuracy last year:

Complete the nuclear equation below for the decay of Cs-137 by writing a notation for the missing product.