Atomic Physics

Name the most penetrating type of radiation.

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• lambda

One disadvantage of nuclear energy is _______.

• it is a fossil fuel

• it emits large amounts of pollution into the atmosphere

• it leaves behind radioactive waste

• there are not disadvantages

Which nuclear emission involves the release of helium nuclei?

• alpha

• gamma

• positron

• beta

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Which of the following correctly describes the charge of beta particles and alpha particles? 

• Alpha particles are positively charged, and beta particles are negatively charged.

• Alpha particles and beta particles are both negatively charged.

• Alpha particles are negatively charged, and beta particles are positively charged.

• Alpha particles and beta particles are both positively charged

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When a nucleus undergoes gamma decay, the atomic number of the element....

• remains the same

• decreases by one.

• increases by one.

• increases by two.

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Negatively charged particles emitted from a nucleus at a high speed are ____.  

• alpha particle

• gamma rays

• beta particles

• X rays

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During Beta decay, the neutron to proton ratio of atoms undergoing decay is

• Increasing

• Decreasing

• Remains constant

• None of the Above

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These particles are neutral

• M

• K

• L

• L or k

What force keeps electrons in orbit around the nucleus?

• Electrostatic attraction

• Gravity

• Magnetic repulsion

• Magnetic attraction

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What piece of equipment is used to detect ionising radiation?

• Balance

• Geiger counter

• Ammeter

• Voltmeter

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