Exploring Common Radioactive Emissions in Nuclear Chemistry

Which table is referred to for common forms of radiation?

• Table Z

• Table A

• Table B

• Table O

What is the charge of an alpha particle?

• -1

• 0

• +1

• +2

What is an alpha particle composed of?

• Two protons and two neutrons

• Two electrons and two neutrons

• One electron and one proton

• One proton and one neutron

What happens to the atomic number when a beta particle is emitted?

• It decreases by two

• It remains the same

• It increases by one

• It decreases by one

What is a beta particle essentially?

• A proton

• A neutron

• An electron

• A positron

What is the overall charge of a beta particle?

• +1

• +2

• 0

• -1

What is the charge of a positron particle?

• +1

• -1

• 0

• +2

Which type of radiation has the highest penetrating power?

• Beta particles

• Positron particles

• Gamma radiation

• Alpha particles

What type of radiation is not attracted to positive or negative plates?

• Beta particles

• Gamma radiation

• Alpha particles

• Positron particles

What type of shielding is required to stop gamma radiation?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Paper

• Concrete or lead