Nuclear Chemistry

First & Last Name

1) Radioactivity results from the decay of unstable _______.

• nuclei
• electrons
• bonds
• photons

2) Which of the following is an Alpha Particle?

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3) Which of the following symbols represents beta radiation?

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4) Which type of radiation is the MOST penetrating?

• alpha particle
• beta particle
• gamma rays
• x-rays

5) Which of the following symbols represents a proton?

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6) Which of the following symbols represents a neutron?

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7) Which type of radiation is the same as a helium nucleus?

• alpha particle
• beta particle
• gamma rays
• x-rays

8) Which type of radiation below is the easiest to block (shield)?

• alpha particle
• beta particle
• gamma rays

9) A radioisotope commonly used for dating artifacts is ________.

• carbon-14
• iridium-131
• barium-140
• cobalt-60