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WorksheetsFission/ Fusion
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Takes two small nuclei and combines them into a larger nucleus
a)
fission
b)
fusion
2.
The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei is
a)
fusion
b)
fission
c)
half-life
d)
gamma radiation
3.
How do nuclear power-plants work?
a)
Fusion
b)
Half-life
c)
Fission
d)
Fusion or fission
4.
Complete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction.
a)
alpha
b)
beta
c)
gamma
d)
none
5.
Alpha particles have a _____ charge.
a)
+2
b)
0
c)
+4
d)
-1
6.
The beta particle has a charge of ...........
a)
+1
b)
-1
c)
0
d)
+2
7.
Which type of radioactive decay is occurring in this equation?
a)
Alpha decay
b)
beta decay
c)
gamma decay
d)
positron emission
8.
This is an example of...
a)
Fission reaction
b)
Fusion reaction
c)
Decomposition reaction
d)
Decay
9.
Where does fusion occur naturally?
a)
Underwater
b)
All around us
c)
In the radioactive waste
d)
On the sun
10.
Which atoms combine together during fusion reaction on the sun?
a)
Helium and Hydrogen atoms
b)
Hydrogen atoms
c)
Hydrogen and Lithium atoms
d)
Hydrogen and Carbon atoms
11.
An example of an uncontrolled fission reaction is _______________
a)
Nuclear power plants
b)
Radio active decay
c)
Atomic Bomb
d)
On the surface of the sun
12.
In order of most to least penetrating radiation we have
a)
Alpha , Beta, Gamma
b)
Beta , Gamma , Alpha
c)
Gamma, Beta, Alpha
d)
Gamma, Alpha, Beta
13.
Which one of the following is a possible effect following ingestion of substantial amounts of alpha-emitting substances?
a)
Scars
b)
Less risk of cancer
c)
Skin burns
d)
Nausea
14.
What metal gives off radiation?
a)
carbon
b)
cobalt
c)
uranium
d)
titanium
15.
What were the two names of the atomic bomb bombs used in WW2
a)
Little Girl,Dragon breath
b)
Little boy,Fat man
c)
Big Women,Tiger
d)
Little boy,Fat Father
16.
Is radiation used to help people?
a)
True
b)
False
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