Nuclear Chemistry

Which radioactive particle has this symbol?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Nuclear

Which radioactive particle has this symbol?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Nuclear

Which type of radioactivity is in the form of waves, rather than particles?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Nuclear

What is the name of this isotope?

• Magnesium

• Magnesium-22

• Magnesium-12

• Magnesium-10

How many protons are in the nucleus of this isotope?

• 22

• 12

• 34

• 10

How many neutrons are in the nucleus of this isotope?

• 22

• 12

• 34

• 10

An experiment goes wrong in a lab. A stream of alpha particles is released into the community. Which fact is true?

• You're safe inside your house

• Only lead walls can save you

• You must get underwater

• Only concrete walls can save you

What number belongs in the blank?

• 9

• 2

• 17

• 0

Which type of nuclear reaction splits a large unstable nucleus into smaller ones?

• Fission

• Fusion

Which type of nuclear reaction combines smaller particles into a larger one?

• Fission

• Fusion