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WorksheetsNuclear chemistry
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 18mins
Alpha particles contain ____________.
two protons and two electrons
two electrons and two neutrons
four electrons
two protons and two neutrons
Radioactivity can be harmful and cause disease because it affects __________.
air
water
cells
blood
Gamma rays _________.
have no mass and no charge
have mass but no charge
have no mass but have charge
have both mass and charge
List the types of radiation from most to least penetrating.
Alpha , Beta, Gamma
Beta , Gamma , Alpha
Gamma, Beta, Alpha
Gamma, Alpha, Beta
The high energy yields created by nuclear fission are due to...
binding nuclei.
hydrogen bonding.
secondary recovery.
chain reactions.
Which of the following BEST describes what occurs in a fusion reaction?
Two low mass nuclei are joined to form one nucleus and gives off energy.
A single nucleus divides into two or more nuclei and gives off energy.
Electrons are shared between the nuclei.
A chemical reaction occurs between the nuclei.
Which is not a part of an atom's nucleus?
neutron
proton
electron
all are part of the nucleus
Which type of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?
Alpha particle
Beta particle
Gamma ray
Neutron emission
