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Chapter 8 Radioactivity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is the scientist's name is used as the radioactivity S.I. unit?

a)

Wilhelm Roentgen

b)

Henri Becquerel

c)

Pierre Curie

d)

Marie Curie

2.

50% of cobalt-60 atom decays after 5 years. Calculate the mass of cobalt-60 after 20 years, given that its original mass is 16g.

a)

1g

b)

2g

c)

3g

d)

4g

3.

Which statement is true about radioactive decay?

a)

A random and non-spontaneous process

b)

A random and spontaneous process

c)

The stable nucleus becomes an unstable nucleus

d)

Does not emit radioactive radiation

4.

The following radioactive radiation shall be transmitted when a radioactive material decay except

a)

Alpha particle

b)

Beta Particle

c)

Gamma-ray

d)

Cosmic ray

5.

Which of the following device is used to measure the radiation dose?

a)

Ammeter

b)

Voltmeter

c)

Dosimeter

d)

Multimeter digital

6.

Which of the following is/are ionising radiation?

a)

Infrared

b)

X-ray

c)

Gamma-ray

d)

visible light

e)

Beta ray

7.

Which of the following is/are the man-made source of ionising radiation?

a)

nuclear accident

b)

cosmic ray

c)

nuclear test

d)

radioisotope for medical purpose

8.

Diagram shows atom X. Given p is proton while n is neutron. What can you conclude about atom X?

a)

Formed positive ion

b)

Formed negative ion

c)

It is a neutral atom

d)

Contrary to Dalton's Atomic theory

9.

Why are fruits preserved using gamma rays are safe to eat?

a)

The dosage used is at the safe level

b)

Gamma-ray from safe radioactive material is used

c)

Gamma-rays are only emitted for 1 second

d)

Gamma-rays are actually not harmful to health

10.

Diagram shows the use of a radioactive substance in controlling the thickness of the paper. Which of the following is used to control the thickness of paper?

a)

X-ray

b)

Alpha ray

c)

Beta ray

d)

Gamma-ray

11.

Which of the following has the characteristics stated below?

-Negatively charged

-It is an ionising radiation

-Can be blocked by aluminium

a)

Alpha ray

b)

Beta ray

c)

Gamma-ray

d)

radiowaves

12.

Why is gamma-ray used to kill cancer cells in the medical field?

a)

It has a short half-life

b)

It can be blocked by a piece of paper

c)

It can be used easily

d)

It has a high penetration power

13.

The following shows the similarities among alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma-ray, except

a)

All three rays are radioactive rays

b)

They cannot be seen with the naked eye

c)

They are all particles

d)

They are harmful if not handled with the correct procedure.

14.

What type of radioactive radiation is used by the machine to treat cancer?

a)

Alpha ray

b)

Beta ray

c)

Gamma-ray

d)

X-ray

15.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Dalton atomic Theory proposed that the atom is a divisible small sphere

b)

Ions are positively charged atom

c)

An atom changes to an ion when it loses or receives electrons

d)

An example of non-ionising radiation is infrared

e)

An example of ionising radiation is neutron

16.

Choose the correct uses of beta rays.

a)

In the field of defense as a nuclear bomb

b)

Control the thickness of the metal sheet

c)

Determine the rate of absorption of phosphate fertilisers in plants

d)

preserves food such as fruits

17.

Alpha rays have the highest ionising power.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

What type of radioactive radiation is used by the smoke detector?

a)

Alpha ray

b)

Beta ray

c)

Gamma-ray

d)

Infrared

19.

Gamma-rays from _______________ are used to kill bacteria in food.

a)

cobalt-60

b)

phosphorus-32

c)

Iodine-131

d)

Caesium-137

20.

Sodium-24 is used to______

a)

study the age of ancient artifacts

b)

detect underground water pipe leak

c)

determine the rate of absorption of phosphate fertilisers in plants.

d)

determines where the blood clots inside the body

e)

produce nuclear bomb