Nuclear decay starter quiz

What is gamma radiation?

• A high speed electron from the shells

• A proton being emitted

• A helium nucleus

• A wave of electromagnetic radiation from the nucleus

• A high speed electron from the nucleus

What is beta radiation?

• A high speed electron from the shells

• A proton being emitted

• A helium nucleus

• A wave of electromagnetic radiation from the nucleus

• A high speed electron from the nucleus

Which TWO of these particles can be found within the nucleus of an atom?

• Protons

• Ions

• Electrons

• Neutrons

How many protons are found in this isotope?

• 22

• 48

• 26

• 70

How many neutrons are found in this isotope?

• 22

• 48

• 26

• 70

Which particle within an atom has a negative charge?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Isotopes

Which particle within an atom has a positive charge?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Isotopes

Which of these best explains an isotope?

• The same number of protons and a different number of electrons.

• The same number of electrons and a different number of neutrons

• The same number of protons and a different number of neutrons.

• The same number of neutrons and a different number of protons.

What is alpha radiation?

• A high speed electron from the shells

• A proton being emitted

• A helium nucleus

• A wave of electromagnetic radiation from the nucleus

• A high speed electron from the nucleus