Nuclear Reactions and Radiation Quiz

What part of the atom changes during nuclear reactions?

• Electrons

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Nucleus

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What is released during nuclear changes?

• Light

• Energy

• Sound

• Heat

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What is the difference between a chemical reaction and a nuclear reaction?

• Chemical reactions involve electrons, nuclear reactions involve the nucleus

• Chemical reactions release more energy

• Nuclear reactions involve only protons

• Chemical reactions change the nucleus

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Why can nuclear reactions release more energy than chemical reactions?

• They involve more atoms

• They involve the nucleus

• They are faster

• They use more heat

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What are two things found inside the nucleus of an atom?

• Electrons and protons

• Protons and neutrons

• Neutrons and electrons

• Electrons and photons

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What type of radiation is made of 2 protons and 2 neutrons?

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Alpha radiation

• X-ray radiation

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Which type of radiation is pure energy with no mass and no charge?

• Alpha radiation

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Neutron radiation

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Which type of radiation can be stopped by aluminum foil?

• Alpha radiation

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Neutron radiation

What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

• β

• γ

• α

• δ

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List the three types of radiation from least penetrating to most penetrating.

• Gamma, Beta, Alpha

• Alpha, Gamma, Beta

• Alpha, Beta, Gamma

• Beta, Alpha, Gamma

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