Types of Nuclear Radiation

What are three types of nuclear radiation?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• delta

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The following are common types of nuclear radiation:

• x-rays

• gamma rays

• delta rays

• beta particles

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

• radioisotope

• energy level

• radioactivity

• energy charging

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

• alpha particle

• gamma ray

• beta particle

• delta particle

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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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What is the charge of a beta particle?

• -1

• 0

• +1

• +2

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Geiger counters and film badges are used to detect _____.

• carbon monoxide

• excessive smoke

• nuclear radiation

• polution in the air

Which events take place during beta decay?

• a protein decomposes into a neutron and an electron

• a neutron decomposes into a proton and an electron

• an electron is emitted from the nucleus

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Which type of radioactive decay can be blocked by tissue paper?

• alpha particles

• beta particles

• positrons

• gamma radiation

What types of radioactive decay has a negative charge?

• alpha particles

• beta particles

• positrons

• gamma radiation