WorksheetsAtoms and Radiation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In order of most to least penetrating radiation we have________
Alpha, Beta, Gamma
Beta, Gamma, Alpha
Gamma, Beta, Alpha
Gamma, Alpha, Beta
When radiation hits an atom and knocks out some electrons, the atom becomes _________
ionised
cancer
radioactive
What type(s) of radiation cannot be stopped by a piece of paper?
Alpha radiation
Beta and gamma radiation
Alpha, beta, gamma
Which of these is not a safe method of handling radioactive materials?
Pointing it away from yourself and others
Spending as little time as possible with the radiation
Picking it up with your hands and poisoning your friend's tea
Storing in a lead container
The most basic building block of all matter is __________
Compound
Atom
Chemical
Element
The penetrating rays and particles emitted by a radioactive source are called __________
Radiation
Radioactivity
Radioisotopes
The negatively charged particles of an atom are called ___________.
electrons
atoms
neutrons
protons
Gamma radiation is made up of _______
electrons
particles
rays
ions
