Nuclear and Radioactivity Mastery test bank w/AI

Nuclear and Radioactivity Mastery test bank w/AI

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the half-life of a radioisotope?

Back

The half-life of a radioisotope is the amount of time it takes for half the sample to decay.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of nuclear radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

Back

Alpha radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary source of natural background radiation?

Back

The primary source of natural background radiation is radon gas.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a radioisotope?

Back

A radioisotope is an isotope of an element that is unstable and emits radiation as it decays.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of nuclear radiation?

Back

The three main types of nuclear radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does beta radiation differ from alpha radiation?

Back

Beta radiation consists of high-energy electrons or positrons, while alpha radiation consists of helium nuclei.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is nuclear fission?

Back

Nuclear fission is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into two lighter nuclei, releasing energy.

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