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WorksheetsNuclear Energy Alpha Radiation
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 31mins
146C --> 0-1e + ________
Which of these symbols can be used to represent alpha decay?
What is the structure of an alpha particle?
a fast-moving electron
an electromagnetic wave
a fast-moving positron
2 protons and 2 neutrons
In a beta-minus decay...
a proton changes to a neutron and an electron.
a proton changes to a neutron and a positron.
a neutron changes to a proton and an electron.
a neutron changes to a proton and a positron.
In a beta-plus decay...
a proton changes to a neutron and an electron.
a proton changes to a neutron and a positron.
a neutron changes to a proton and an electron.
a neutron changes to a proton and a positron.
Beta radiation is moderately penetrating. It is absorbed by (a) .
What is the structure of gamma radiation?
a Helium nucleus
a fast-moving positron
an electromagnetic wave
a neutron
Gamma rays can be absorbed by (a) .
Which type of radiation is the most penetrating?
(a)
In alpha decay...
The mass number increases by 2
The mass number does not change
The mass number decreases by 2
The mass number increases by 4
The mass number decreases by 4
In beta-plus decay, the atomic number (a) by 1.
