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Radiation Quiz

Question 1 of 19

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Which radiation does an atom need to emit to change its nucleus?

Select one of the following:

  • alpha and beta

  • beta and gamma

  • gamma and alpha

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Question 2 of 19

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What are the Three Types of Radioactivity called?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Alpha

  • Omega

  • Beta

  • Gamma

  • Neutron

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Question 3 of 19

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Sometimes the of an atom is un
A change will occur in the to make it more stable.
The change is called a . When a nucleus decays
it will emit (give out) some or waves.

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Question 4 of 19

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particles do the most damage because they are the heaviest and they carry a positive charge

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    Alpha
    Beta
    Gamma

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Question 5 of 19

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When the of an atom possesses either too many or too few compared to the number of protons it becomes . These are called . Unstable nuclei split up in a process called radioactive and emit radioactive radiation.

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Question 6 of 19

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What does the Nucleus of an Atom contain?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Proton

  • Electron

  • Neutron

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Question 7 of 19

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Why do Gamma Rays and Beta particles penetrate further than Alpha?

Select one of the following:

  • They decay more atoms along the way

  • They ionize more atoms along the way

  • They ionize fewer atoms along the way

  • They reflect fewer atoms along the way

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Question 8 of 19

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What is the Atomic Number?

Select one of the following:

  • The number of protons

  • The number of protons and neutrons

  • The number of neutrons

  • The number of the particles in the nucleus

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Question 9 of 19

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What is the mass number

Select one of the following:

  • The number of neutrons

  • The number of electrons plus neutrons

  • The number of protons plus neutrons

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Question 10 of 19

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Isotopes are the atoms of an element with different numbers of . They have the same number, but different numbers.

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Question 11 of 19

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Alpha is positive
Beta has no charge
Gamma is negative

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 12 of 19

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Why do Alpha particles cause the most damage?

Select one of the following:

  • They are less ionizing than Gamma or Beta

  • They are more ionizing than Gamma or Beta

  • They are the heaviest and they carry a positive charge

  • They are the lightest and they carry a positive charge

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Question 13 of 19

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How can a Nucleus be Unstable?

Select one of the following:

  • If the atom has the same number of protons and neutrons

  • If the atom has a different number of protons and electrons

  • If the atom has a different number of protons and neutrons

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Question 14 of 19

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An Alpha particle is made of ___________ and____________,like the element_____________.

Select one or more of the following:

  • 2 protons

  • 2 neutrons

  • 2 electrons

  • Lithium

  • Helium

  • Hydrogen

  • Oxygen

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Question 15 of 19

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Does an Alpha Particle have More Mass than a Beta Particle?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

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Question 16 of 19

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Does an Alpha Particle have More Penetrating Ability than a Beta Particle?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

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Question 17 of 19

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Is an Alpha Particle More Ionising than a Gamma Ray?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

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Question 18 of 19

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After a radioactive has emitted an particle, the number goes down by 4 and the number goes down by 2.This change in the produces a different

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Question 19 of 19

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radiation is not as dangerous because it is unlikely to reach living inside the body. and radiation are the most dangerous sources because they can the skin and damage the cells inside.

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