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Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
A radioisotope is any atom that contains an unstable _____.
energy level
nucleus
orbital
electron
_____ is when the composition of a radioisotope changes.
ions
isomers
nuclear decay
Geiger counters
What are three types of nuclear radiation?
alpha
beta
gamma
delta
What are three effects of nuclear radiation?
ionizes atoms
molecules change
stabilizes the nucleus
cellular function breaks down
How can nuclear radiation be detected?
Geiger counters
home radiation detectors
masks with filters
film badges
The process in which an unstable atomic nucleus emits charged particles and energy.
radioisotope
energy level
radioactivity
energy charging
The following are common types of nuclear radiation:
x-rays
gamma rays
delta rays
beta particles
Which groups of particles make up an alpha particle?
two electrons
two protons
two neutrons
no electrons, protons, or neutrons
Which events take place during beta decay?
a protein decomposes into a neutron and an electron
a neutron decomposes into a proton and an electron
an electron is emitted from the nucleus
A(n) _____ is a penetrating ray of energy emitted by an unstable nucleus.
alpha particle
gamma ray
beta particle
delta particle
Why does nuclear radiation sometimes damage cells?
it dries cells out
it strengthens chemical bonds
it ionizes atoms
True or False: One potential danger of radon gas is that prolonged exposure to it can lead to lung cancer.
true
false
Geiger counters and film badges are used to detect _____.
carbon monoxide
excessive smoke
nuclear radiation
polution in the air
