Types of Nuclear Reactions

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A study tool to use for studying nuclear reactions and how to solve them
Molly O'Toole
Quiz by Molly O'Toole, updated more than 1 year ago
Molly O'Toole
Created by Molly O'Toole over 7 years ago
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Question 1

Question
An alpha particle has a _____________ nucleus
Answer
  • Hydrogen
  • Helium
  • Oxygen
  • Carbon

Question 2

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A beta particle has a __________ charge
Answer
  • Positive
  • Negative

Question 3

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What can be used to block a gamma ray
Answer
  • Paper
  • Aluminum
  • Lead
  • Mercury

Question 4

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Which of these is the strongest
Answer
  • Alpha
  • Beta
  • Gamma

Question 5

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What is the charge of a gamma particle
Answer
  • Positive
  • Negative
  • No charge

Question 6

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If Zinc with an atomic number of 30 and a mass number of 59 emits an alpha particle what is the other element?
Answer
  • 51 28 Ni
  • 55 28 Ni
  • 63 32 Ge
  • 55 32 Ge

Question 7

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If cobalt with an atomic number of 27 and a mass number of 60 emits a gamma particle what is the other element?
Answer
  • 60 27 Co
  • 64 29 Cu
  • 60 28 Ni

Question 8

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Gamma rays are emitted because it is at ground state and wants to reach excited state
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 9

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If calcium with an atomic number of 20 and a mass number of 42 emits a beta particle, what is the other element?
Answer
  • 42 21 Sc
  • 42 19 K
  • 36 18 Ar
  • 40 14 Si

Question 10

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The numbers must balance when writing a nuclear equation
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 11

Question
If mercury with an atomic number of 80 and a mass number of 162 emits an alpha particle than a beta particle, what is the other element produced?
Answer
  • 158 78 Pt
  • 162 79 Au
  • 160 81 Tl
  • 158 79 Au
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