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Types of Nuclear Radiation

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

9th Grade

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Types of Nuclear Radiation
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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are three types of nuclear radiation?

alpha

beta

gamma

delta

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The following are common types of nuclear radiation:

x-rays

gamma rays

delta rays

beta particles

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The process in which an unstable atomic nucleus emits charged particles and energy.

radioisotope

energy level

radioactivity

energy charging

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A(n) _____ is a penetrating ray of energy emitted by an unstable nucleus.

alpha particle

gamma ray

beta particle

delta particle

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Of the following examples of radiation, which ones WILL cause ionization?

Alpha

Gamma

Ultraviolet

Released Neutron from Fission or Fusion

Infrared

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the charge of a beta particle?

-1

0

+1

+2

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Geiger counters and film badges are used to detect _____.

carbon monoxide

excessive smoke

nuclear radiation

polution in the air

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