Radioactivity Quiz

What is the process called when a radioactive nucleus changes into a different nucleus?

• Radioactive decay

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Radioactive transformation

What happens to the atomic number during alpha decay?

• It remains the same

• It decreases by two

• It increases by two

• It increases by one

Which element is used in smoke detectors due to its alpha decay properties?

• Uranium

• Thorium

• Radon

• Americium-241

In beta decay, what does a neutron convert into?

• An electron and a proton

• A proton and a gamma ray

• A neutron and an alpha particle

• A proton and a beta particle

What is the effect of beta decay on the atomic number of an element?

• It increases by one

• It decreases by two

• It decreases by one

• It remains unchanged

Which type of decay is used in radiotherapy to treat cancer?

• Gamma decay

• Alpha decay

• Neutron decay

• Beta decay

What does gamma decay primarily change in a nucleus?

• Chemical properties

• Energy state

• Mass number

• Atomic number

Which decay type is used to detect leaks in oil pipelines?

• Gamma decay

• Neutron decay

• Beta decay

• Alpha decay

What is the primary use of gamma rays in medical equipment?

• Decoration

• Heating

• Sterilization

• Cooling

What is a significant challenge that radioactivity presents to scientists?

• Creating new elements

• Continuous discoveries

• Understanding its full potential

• Finding new applications