Decay Types Quiz

Samuel, Emma, and Benjamin are studying nuclear physics. They come across a phenomenon where a nucleus emits a certain particle. Emma suggests it's alpha decay. What characteristic of alpha decay supports Emma's suggestion?

• The nucleus emits a beta particle

• The nucleus undergoes fission

• The nucleus emits an alpha particle

• The nucleus emits a gamma particle

During a science experiment, Daniel and Ethan were discussing the range of beta decay. Harper, who was listening to their conversation, asked, 'What is the range of beta decay?'

• A few meters in air and a few kilometers in solid materials

• A few millimeters in air and a few centimeters in solid materials

• Several kilometers in air and several meters in solid materials

• A few centimeters in air and a few millimeters in solid materials

David, Ethan, and Mia are studying nuclear physics. They come across a question about gamma decay. They want to know how much energy is released in this process. Can you help them?

• The amount of energy released depends on the mass of the nucleus

• No energy is released, only mass is lost

• Mass is converted into energy

• No mass is lost, only energy is released

Henry, Luna, and Hannah are studying nuclear physics. They are discussing the characteristics of neutron decay. According to their study, what happens during neutron decay?

• Neutron transforms into a proton and a positron

• Neutron transforms into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino

• Neutron transforms into a proton and a neutrino

• Neutron transforms into a proton and a photon

Oliver, David, and Anika are studying atomic structure. They are discussing where electron capture occurs. Can you help them understand the ranges of electron capture?

• It occurs in the nucleus of the atom

• It occurs in the space surrounding the atom

• It occurs in the outer electron shells of the atom

• It occurs within the inner electron shells of the atom

Mia, Avery, and Henry are studying different types of radioactive decay for their science project. They came across a type of decay that involves the emission of a helium nucleus. Can you tell them which type of decay it is?

• Beta decay

• Gamma decay

• Alpha decay

• Neutron decay

Lily, Abigail, and Aria are conducting a science experiment in their school. They are trying to measure the range of beta minus decay in air. What would be the typical range they should expect?

• 1 mile

• a few meters

• 100 kilometers

• 10 feet

Priya is studying nuclear physics and she came across a concept of gamma ray photons. She is curious to know, what is the energy of a gamma ray photon?

• It is always 1 eV

• It is always 1 MeV

• It is always 1 keV

• It depends on the frequency of the photon

During a physics experiment in class, Evelyn, Michael, and Benjamin observed a neutron undergoing decay. What did they observe during this process?

• The neutron transformed into a proton and a neutrino

• The neutron transformed into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino

• The neutron transformed into a proton and a positron

• The neutron transformed into a proton and an electron

During a science experiment, Jackson, Liam, and Aria are testing different materials for their ability to capture electrons. They are particularly interested in understanding the range of electron capture in these materials. What could be the range they might observe?

• Several kilometers

• A few centimeters

• Nanometers

• A few micrometers to a few millimeters