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Nuclear Chemistry

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is not a part of an atom's nucleus?

a)

neutron

b)

proton

c)

electron

d)

all are part of the nucleus

2.

List the types of radiation from most to least penetrating.

a)

Alpha , Beta, Gamma

b)

Beta , Gamma , Alpha

c)

Gamma, Beta, Alpha

d)

Gamma, Alpha, Beta

3.
Which type of radioactive decay gives off energy only?
a)
alpha
b)
beta
c)
gamma
4.

The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei.

a)

fusion

b)

fission

c)

half-life

d)

gamma radiation

5.

Combining nuclei into a larger nucleus.

a)

fission

b)

fusion

c)

half-life

d)

radiation

6.

The time taken for half of an amount of radioactive atoms to decay.

a)

fusion

b)

full-life

c)

fission

d)

half-life

7.

The nuclear process occurring at a nuclear power plant.

a)

fusion

b)

fission

c)

combustion

d)

the dab

8.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of nuclear energy as a power source?

a)

nuclear energy produces less energy than the burning coal

b)

nuclear energy produces air pollution

c)

nuclear waste must be safely stored

d)

the fuel source is very limited

9.

Which produces more energy--nuclear fission or nuclear fusion?

a)

fusion

b)

fssion

c)

they produce the same amount

d)

it depends on the elements used

10.

What does it mean when an element is radioactive?

a)

atom emits radiation

b)

the nuclei are unstable due to uneven proton to neutron ratio

c)

nuclei changed to become more stable

d)

all of the above

11.

Complete the sentence: As time passes the level of radiation produced by a radioactive material...

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

remains constant

12.

What sort of shield will block gamma rays?

a)

skin/paper

b)

aluminum

c)

thick lead/concrete

d)

all of the above

13.

What sort of shield will block alpha radiation?

a)

skin/paper

b)

aluminum

c)

thick lead/concrete

d)

all of the above

14.

The nuclear process that happens in stars.

a)

fusion

b)

fission

c)

combustion

d)

drop it like its hot