Nuclear Radiation and Its Applications Quiz

Which of the following are the three types of radiation that a nucleus may emit to become stable?

• Alpha, Beta, Gamma

• X-ray, Ultraviolet, Infrared

• Neutron, Proton, Electron

• Microwave, Radio, Visible

What is the process called that makes a substance radioactive by coming in contact with nuclear radiation?

• Irradiation

• Contamination

• Fusion

• Fission

Does the law of conservation of mass apply to nuclear reactions? Choose the best explanation.

• No, because mass can be converted to energy in nuclear reactions.

• Yes, mass is always conserved in all reactions.

• No, because mass is destroyed in nuclear reactions.

• Yes, but only for chemical reactions.

Which of the following are uses of radiation? Select the correct pair.

• Medical imaging and cancer treatment

• Cooking and painting

• Writing and reading

• Gardening and fishing

Name the three types of radiation that a nucleus may emit to become stable.

• Alpha, Beta, and Gamma radiation

• Infrared, Ultraviolet, and X-ray radiation

• Neutron, Electron, and Proton radiation

• Sound, Light, and Heat radiation

What is the process called that makes a substance radioactive by coming in contact with nuclear radiation?

• Irradiation

• Contamination

• Fusion

• Fission

Does the law of conservation of mass apply to nuclear reactions? Explain your answer.

• Yes, the total mass number (and atomic number) must be equal for the reactant and product side in nuclear reactions.

• No, mass is always lost in nuclear reactions.

• Yes, but only for chemical reactions, not nuclear reactions.

• No, the atomic number can change freely in nuclear reactions.

State two uses of radiation.

• Sterilisation of medical equipment and Cancer treatment

• Cooking food and Painting walls

• Generating wind energy and Making plastics

• Producing sound and Cleaning water

Which of the following best defines radioactive decay?

• The process of splitting atoms to release energy

• The emission of radiation from the nucleus to become a stable nuclei

• The absorption of radiation by stable elements

• The combination of two nuclei to form a heavier nucleus

What is true about isotopes of an element?

• They have different numbers of protons and electrons

• They have the same mass number but different atomic numbers

• They have the same number of protons and electrons but different numbers of neutrons

• They have the same number of neutrons but different numbers of protons