Nuclear Radiation

An alpha particle can penetrate

• a sheet of paper.
• a thin layer of cloth.
• a sheet of aluminum.
• none of the above

Which nuclear emission involves the release of helium nuclei?

• alpha
• gamma
• positron
• beta

Which of the following nuclear emissions has the greatest penetrating power?

• alpha
• gamma
• beta
• positron

Which of the following elements is formed when an alpha particle is emitted from americium-241?

• Uranium-235
• Radium-226
• Plutonium-238
• Neptunium-237

What element does carbon-14 become after undergoing beta decay?
 

•  ₇N¹³ 
• ₅B¹⁴
• ₇N¹⁴ 
• ₆C¹⁴ 

Which of the following correctly describes the charge of beta particles and alpha particles? 

• Alpha particles are positively charged, and beta particles are negatively charged.
• Alpha particles and beta particles are both negatively charged.
• Alpha particles are negatively charged, and beta particles are positively charged.
• Alpha particles and beta particles are both positively charged

 For the following nuclear reaction, what was the beginning radionuclide (X)?
      X  →   ₈₆Rn²²² + ₂He⁴ 

• Radium-222
• Radon-222
• Radon-226
• Radium-226

What type of radiation is this?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

What type of radiation is this?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

What is the mass of this particle?

• 0

• 2

• 4

• 6