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Physics AQA Additional Science- Radioactivity Quiz

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This quiz covers; Rutherford's Alpha-particle Scattering Experiment, the features of different types of radiation, half-life and the uses of different types of radiation. Best of luck!
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Question 1

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Ernest Rutherford came up with the 'Plum Pudding' model.
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  • True
  • False

Question 2

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In 1909, Rutherford tried firing alpha particles at thin gold foil to see what happened.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Most of the alpha particles in Rutherford's experiment went straight through the gold foil. What did Rutherford figure out from this?
Answer
  • Gold is mostly empty space.
  • The nucleus of an atom is very small compared to the rest of it.
  • There are positive particles in the atom.
  • Alpha particles cannot travel very far.

Question 4

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Some of the alpha particles in Rutherford's experiment deflected when they through the gold foil. What did Rutherford figure out from this?
Answer
  • Gold is mostly empty space.
  • The nucleus of an atom is very small compared to the rest of it.
  • There are positive particles in the atom.
  • Alpha particles cannot travel very far.

Question 5

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A few of the alpha particles in Rutherford's experiment bounced straight back from the gold foil. What did Rutherford figure out from this?
Answer
  • Gold is mostly empty space.
  • The nucleus of an atom is very small compared to the rest of it.
  • There are positive particles in the atom.
  • Alpha particles cannot travel very far.

Question 6

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Rutherford's idea was only accepted after his death.
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  • True
  • False

Question 7

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Radioactive decay is a random process.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 8

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Which type of radiation is a fast moving electron?
Answer
  • Gamma
  • Delta
  • Alpha
  • Beta

Question 9

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Beta radiation is the only type of radiation that is not a particle.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 10

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What type of radiation has an unlimited range in air?
Answer
  • Gamma
  • Delta
  • Alpha
  • Beta

Question 11

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Paper can stop alpha particles.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 12

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Which type of radiation has the same structure as a helium nucleus?
Answer
  • Gamma
  • Delta
  • Alpha
  • Beta

Question 13

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Alpha particles pose no risk to humans.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 14

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What type of radiation source do many people have in their homes?
Answer
  • Gamma
  • Delta
  • Alpha
  • Beta

Question 15

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Alpha particles can only travel a few centimetres in air.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 16

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What is the relative charge and relative mass of an alpha particle?
Answer
  • Relative charge: +4 Relative mass: 4
  • Relative charge: -1 Relative mass: 0
  • Relative charge: +2 Relative mass: 0
  • Relative charge: +2 Relative mass: 4

Question 17

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What is the relative charge and relative mass of a beta particle?
Answer
  • Relative charge: +4 Relative mass: 4
  • Relative charge: -1 Relative mass: 0
  • Relative charge: -2 Relative mass: 0
  • Relative charge: +2 Relative mass: 4

Question 18

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Gamma radiation is uncharged and has no mass.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 19

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What is the range of beta radiation in air?
Answer
  • 1 metre
  • 5 metres
  • 50 metres
  • 5 centimetres

Question 20

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Alpha is the most ioning type of radiation.
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  • True
  • False

Question 21

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Beta radiation is easily deflected by a magnetic field as it is a fast moving electron.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 22

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Which of these is NOT a definition of half-life?
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  • The average weight of a certain amount of nuclei in a radioactive isotope sample after it has halved.
  • The time it takes for the activity of a sample to halve.
  • The time it takes for the count rate of a sample to halve.
  • The average time it takes for the number of nuclei in a radioactive isotope sample to halve.

Question 23

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The half-life of a particular isotope varies.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 24

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The half-lives of different isotopes range from seconds to many millions of years.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 25

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What is the half-life of Carbon-14?
Answer
  • 5,700 years
  • 570 years
  • 57 years
  • 5.7 years

Question 26

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What type of radiation and what length of half-life is needed for a radioactive tracer?
Answer
  • Gamma radiation, long half-life
  • Beta radiation, short half-life
  • Gamma radiation, short half-life
  • Alpha radiation, short half-life

Question 27

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What type of radiation and what length of half-life is needed for a smoke alarm?
Answer
  • Gamma radiation, short half-life
  • Beta radiation, short half-life
  • Beta radiation, long half-life
  • Alpha radiation, long half-life
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