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Nuclear General Review

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two types of forces inside the nucleus that cause an atom to be radioactive?

a)

Strong Nuclear Force

b)

Protonic Force

c)

Repulsive Electrical Force

d)

Neutron Attraction Force

2.

What subatomic particle interactions give you the Strong Nuclear Force?

a)

Protons touching Protons

b)

Electrons touching Protons

c)

Neutrons touching Neutrons

d)

Protons touching Neutrons

e)

Electrons touching Electrons

3.

This subatomic is the only one that affects the Repulsive Electrical Force

(a)  

4.

Of the following examples of radiation, which ones WILL cause ionization?

a)

Alpha

b)

Gamma

c)

Ultraviolet

d)

Released Neutron from Fission or Fusion

e)

Infrared

5.

Of the following examples of radiation, which ones WILL cause ionization?

a)

Beta

b)

Radiowaves

c)

Microwaves

d)

X-Rays

6.

Yes or No

The Gamma Radiation released from DECAY already existed within the atom?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Yes or No
The Gamma Radiation released by FISSION already existed in the atom.

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

This type of background radiation includes:

  • - radiation from the Sun/stars

  • - radiation from blackholes

  • - radiation from pulsars

  • - radiation from exploding stars



(a)  

9.

True or False

In order for an atom to be radioactive, the Strong Nuclear Force and Repulsive Electrical Force must be equal.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Yes or No

After the Uranium-235 atom splits from fission, are the two new elements useful for additional fission?

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

This is the name given to the process of fission spreading to additional atoms.

(a)  

12.

This is the amount of material needed to sustain a chain reaction.

(a)  

13.

The process in which radiation randomly strips away electrons from atoms.

(a)  

14.

This type of radiation is equal to a released Helium atom

(a)  

15.

This type of radiation is an electron that forms within the nucleus and is released.

(a)  

16.

Which isotope is useful for Fission in a nuclear power plant?

a)

Uranium-238

b)

Uranium-200

c)

Plutonium-280

d)

Uranium-235

17.

The process of mining Uranium out of the Earth and concentrating the rare yet useful Uranium isotope into fuel pellets.

(a)  

18.

Which Uranium enrichment is ncecessary to create the fuel used in a nuclear submarine?

a)

Low-Enrichment

b)

High-Enrichment

19.

Where does the energy come from after after an atom splits from Fission?

a)

A large amount of matter changes into a large amount of energy.

b)

A small amount of matter changes into a larger amount of energy.

c)

A small amount of matter changes into a small amount of energy.

d)

A large amount of matter changes into a small amount of energy.

20.

How does a nuclear power plant create usable electricity?

a)

Radiation from fission heats water which turns turbines that turn a generator that makes usable electricity.

b)

Radiation from fission is plugged into charging batteries.

c)

Radiation from fission travels through wires to houses and businesses.

d)

Radiation from fission heats up turbines that turn a generator that makes usable electricity.

21.

What are the problems with nuclear power plants? Mark all that apply

a)

The power plants create radioactive steam that is released into the environment.

b)

The power plants create nuclear waste that does not have a permanent storage solution.

c)

The power plants create smoke and other air pollutants.

d)

The power plants have the possibility of having an accident that would affect a large area.

22.

Which radiation can be blocked by a thin piece of paper your skin?

a)

alpha

b)

beta

c)

gamma

23.

Which radiation can make it through a sheet of paper but can be blocked by a sheet of metal?

a)

alpha

b)

beta

c)

gamma

24.

Which radiation can only be blocked by lead or thick concrete?

a)

alpha

b)

beta

c)

gamma

25.

These devices are used to separate the fuel rods in a nuclear assembly in order to increase or decrease the rate of fission in the nuclear reactor.

(a)  

26.

Why is Radon so dangerous? Choose all that apply

a)

Radon is a radioactive metal that can be absorbed through the skin.

b)

When inhaled, Radon changes into Uranium which is radioactive

c)

When inhaled, Radon changes into Polonium which then changes into Lead.

d)

When inhaled, Radon releases dangerous alpha particles.

27.

What type of energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom?

a)

Nuclear energy

b)

Chemical potential energy

c)

Elastic potential energy

d)

Gravitational potential energy

28.

Has no electric charge

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

29.

Which of the following is a benefit of using nuclear energy over fossil fuels?

a)

Lower initial setup costs

b)

No greenhouse gas emissions during operation

c)

Less radioactive waste produced

d)

Easier to find fuel sources

30.

Which of the following particles is commonly involved in CAUSING nuclear fission reactions?

a)

Protons

b)

Electrons

c)

Neutrons

d)

Positrons

31.

Which is not a method of radioactive decay?

a)

Alpha decay

b)

Beta decay

c)

Gamma decay

d)

Sigma decay

32.

How is nuclear waste typically managed?

a)

Released into the atmosphere

b)

Stored at the site where it is produced

c)

Immediately recycled into new fuel

d)

Dumped into the ocean

33.

Parent Bromine-85 goes through alpha decay. What is the daughter atom produced?

a)

Bromine-81

b)

Arsenic-85

c)

Arsenic-81

d)

Krypton-85

34.

Potassium-52 undergoes beta decay. What is the daughter atom created?

a)

Calcium-52

b)

Calcium-48

c)

Chlorine-52

d)

Chlorine-53

35.

Europium-170 undergoes gamma decay. What is the daughter atom created?

a)

Europium-166

b)

Europium-171

c)

Europium-170

d)

Europium-169

36.

Radium-235 undergoes alpha decay. What is the daughter atom created?

a)

Rutherfordium-231

b)

Radium-231

c)

Radon-231

d)

Actinium-235

37.

A daughter Americium-247 atom is created from alpha decay. What was the parent atom?

a)

Curium-247

b)

Berkelium-243

c)

Berkelium-251

d)

Plutonium-251

38.

A daughter Terbium-170 atom is created from beta decay. What was the parent atom?

a)

Dysprosium-1771

b)

Gadolinium-170

c)

Holmium-174

d)

Holmium-170

39.

A daughter Osmium-195 atom is created from alpha decay. What was the parent atom?

a)

Tungsten-191

b)

Platinum-199

c)

Iridium-194

d)

Osmium-195

40.

A daughter Iodine-138 is created from beta decay. What was the parent atom?

a)

Iodine-134

b)

Iodine-138

c)

Cesium-142

d)

Tellurium-138

41.

What is likely to happen to unstable nuclei with too many, or too few, neutrons?

a)

They will decay by emitting radiation.

b)

They will loose all their electrons.

c)

They will bond with other atoms.

42.

What is the change in the atomic number when an atom undergoes alpha decay?

a)

Increases by 1

b)

Decreases by 1

c)

No change

d)

Decreases by 2

43.

What is the change in the atomic number when an atom undergoes beta-minus decay?

a)

Increases by 1

b)

Decreases by 1

c)

No change

d)

Decreases by 2

44.
Has the lowest penetrating power.  Can only penetrate 0.05 mm into the body and can be stopped by a piece of paper or clothing.
a)
Alpha
b)
Beta
c)
Gamma
45.

The Radioactive decay is completely

a)

Spontaneous

b)

Programed

c)

Controlled

46.
Radioactive materials have unstable...
a)
electrons
b)
protons
c)
nuclei
d)
neutrons
47.

Beta radiation is ____________________

a)

an electron from an electron shell.

b)

an electron from the nucleus.

c)

two protons and two neutrons.

d)

a high frequency electromagnetic wave.

48.

What is an isotope?

a)

An atom with the same number of neutrons and electrons, but a different number of protons.

b)

An atom with the same number of protons and electrons, but a different number of neutrons.

c)

An atom with the same number of neutrons and protons, but a different number of electrons.

49.

Which of the following is not a type of radioactive decay?

a)

Alpha decay

b)

Beta decay

c)

Gamma decay

d)

Delta decay

50.
Has the symbol
a)
Alpha
b)
Beta
c)
Gamma
51.
Has the symbol
a)
Alpha
b)
Beta 
c)
Gamma
52.
Which type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?
a)
Alpha
b)
beta
c)
gamma 
d)
none
53.

Which symbol(s) represent gamma radiation?

a)

yellow

b)

blue

c)

red

54.
Solve this equation for beta decay.
614C = ___ + -10e
a)
410Be
b)
714N
c)
210He
d)
613C
55.

radioactivity is

a)

The energy that is released from the nucleus of the atom

b)

the energy that is released from the outer shell of the atom

c)

The energy that released from the electrons in the energy levels.

56.
Solve this equation for alpha decay.
85209At = ___ + 24He
a)
83205Bi
b)
86209Rn
c)
81207Tl
d)
85208At
57.

which type of decay is also referred to as a helium nuclei?

a)

alpha

b)

beta

c)

gamma

58.

If the nucleus has too few neutrons, it will emit two protons and two neutrons called ___________.

a)

an alpha particle

b)

a beta particle

c)

a neutron

d)

gamma radiation

59.

What is the product of the alpha decay of Thorium-232 ( 90232Th^{232}_{90}Th )?

a)

88228Ra^{228}_{88}Ra

b)

91232Pa^{232}_{91}Pa

c)

89228Ac^{228}_{89}Ac

d)

92232U^{232}_{92}U

60.
What makes something radioactive?
a)
elements with an atomic number above 81
b)
an unstable nucleus
c)
contaminated sewage
d)
It decays over time
61.

What is the phenomenon of splitting a nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei called?

a)

Fusion

b)

Fission

c)

Radioactivity

62.

_____ is the energy due to the splitting of atoms. 

a)
nuclear 
b)
chemical 
c)
mechanical 
d)
sound 
63.

Has no electric charge

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

64.
How do nuclear power-plants work?
a)
Fusion
b)
Half-life
c)
Fission
d)
Fusion or fission
65.

Which of the following is a benefit of using nuclear energy over fossil fuels?

a)

Lower initial setup costs

b)

No greenhouse gas emissions during operation

c)

Less radioactive waste produced

d)

Easier to find fuel sources

66.

In a nuclear reactor, what is the purpose of the control rods?

a)

To generate electricity

b)

To absorb neutrons and control the reaction rate

c)

To cool down the reactor core

d)

To initiate the nuclear reaction

67.

What is considered nuclear waste?

a)

Any material that emits alpha particles

b)

Only spent nuclear fuel rods

c)

Any by-products from nuclear reactions that are radioactive and not useful

d)

Excess water used in cooling the reactor

68.

Which of the following is a common isotope used in nuclear reactors?

a)

Uranium-235

b)

Carbon-12

c)

Hydrogen-1

d)

Oxygen-16

69.

Which of the following is not a use of nuclear energy?

a)

Generating electricity

b)

Propelling ships

c)

Fueling vehicles

d)

Medical imaging

70.

What is the main environmental concern associated with nuclear power plants?

a)

Air pollution

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Thermal pollution

d)

Radioactive waste disposal

71.

What is a chain reaction in the context of nuclear fission?

a)

A series of chemical reactions that produce a stable element.

b)

A reaction where the product of one reaction initiates further reactions.

c)

A process where atoms are linked together to form a long chain.

d)

A reaction that can only occur in a linear sequence.

72.

What is the main reason for the difficulty in disposing of nuclear waste?

a)

It is invisible and hard to detect.

b)

It requires special containers that are expensive to produce.

c)

It remains dangerously radioactive for long periods.

d)

It can spontaneously combust if not handled properly.

73.

In a correctly written symbol what would be located in the "Z" position?

a)

number of neutrons

b)

atomic number

c)

number of electrons

d)

mass number

74.

Positively charged; in the nucleus

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

75.

What type of energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom?

a)

Nuclear energy

b)

Chemical potential energy

c)

Elastic potential energy

d)

Gravitational potential energy

76.

What is the primary advantage of nuclear energy?

a)

It produces high amounts of carbon dioxide.

b)

It requires large amounts of water for cooling.

c)

It generates a large amount of energy from a small amount of fuel.

d)

It is cheaper than solar energy.

77.

In a nuclear reactor, what is the purpose of the control rods?

a)

To generate electricity

b)

To absorb neutrons and control the reaction rate

c)

To cool down the reactor core

d)

To initiate the nuclear reaction

78.

A 50 gram chunk of radioactive material goes through 2 half lives of decay. How many grams of the parent material are left over?

a)

50 grams

b)

25 grams

c)

12.5 grams

d)

6.25 grams

79.

A 200 gram chunk of radioactive Iondine-195 cools out of a lava. After 3 half lives, how much of the original chunk is now the daughter Xenon-195?

a)

200 grams

b)

175 grams

c)

150 grams

d)

25 grams

80.

What is needed in order to have fission?

a)

An electron must hit an unstable Uranium atom.

b)

A proton must hit an unstable Uranium atom.

c)

An electron must hit an unstable Uranium atom

d)

Temperatures must reach 10 to 15 million degrees Celsius.

81.

What is likely to happen to unstable nuclei with too many, or too few, neutrons?

a)

They will decay by emitting radiation.

b)

They will loose all their electrons.

c)

They will bond with other atoms.

82.
Uranium-238  decays into  Thorium-234  by emitting .........
a)
an alpha particle
b)
a beta particle
c)
gamma rays
d)
visible light
83.

In a star, mark all the stages that involve FUSION.

a)

Nebula

b)

Protostar

c)

Main Sequence Star

d)

Supernova

84.

Elements up to what atomic number can be formed in Giants/Supergiants?

a)

Helium (Element #2)

b)

Uranium (Element #92)

c)

Iron (Element #26)

d)

Oganesson (Element #118)

85.

When an Giant star "dies", what is the likely end result?

a)

Neutron Star

b)

Pulsar

c)

Black Hole

d)

White Dwarf

86.

What element is being fused together in a Main Sequence star and where is it happening?

a)

Helium + Helium to form elements up to Iron. Happens in the nucleus

b)

Helium + Helium to form elements up to Iron. Happens outside the nucleus.

c)

Hyderogen + Hydrogen to form Helium. Happens inside the nucleus.

d)

Hydrogen + Hydrogen to form Helium. Happens outside the nucleus.

87.

This is the name for the process that marks the end of a Supergiant and can create elements up to and including Uranium.

a)

planetary nebula

b)

white dwarf

c)

neutron star

d)

supernova

88.

What two things do you need in order to have fusion?

a)

High Temperatures

b)

Large Volume

c)

Large Mass

d)

High Pressure