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Radioactivity

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A radioactive atom is any atom that contains an unstable _____.

a)

energy level

b)

nucleus

c)

orbital

d)

electron

2.

What is the mass number of this isotope?

a)

131

b)

53

c)

184

d)

78

3.

An alpha particle is made up of

a)

2 protons and 4 neutrons

b)

1 proton and 1 neutron

c)

2 protons and 2 neutrons

d)

4 protons and 2 neutrons

4.

When a substance undergoes beta decay

a)

The atomic number increases by 1

b)

The atomic number decreases by 2

c)

The atomic number does not change

5.
When a nucleus undergoes nuclear decay by gamma rays, the atomic number of the element....
a)
remains the same
b)
  decreases by one.
c)
increases by one.
d)
increases by two.
6.
In the symbol 20682Pb what does 206 stand for?
a)
Mass number
b)
Atomic number
c)
Atomic mass
d)
Number of protons
7.
The three types of nuclear radiation in increasing order of penetrating power are ____.  
a)

alpha, beta, gamma 

b)
X ray, beta, gamma
c)
alpha, gamma, beta 
d)
X ray, gamma, beta 
8.

What is an isotope

a)

An atom with the same number of neutrons different number of protons

b)

An atom that has lost or gained an electron

c)

An atom with the same number of protons, different number of neutrons

d)

An atom with the same number of electrons and different neutrons

9.

The diagram shows radioactive waste thrown into the ocean that causes mutations in aquatic life. Why does this happen?

a)

Radiation can damage cells & DNA

b)

The energy released heated the seawater.

c)

The fish used the radiation to treat cancer.

10.

Radiation therapy can be used to treat what condition?

a)

acne

b)

cancer

c)

indigestion