Understanding Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Decay

What is emitted during alpha decay?

• A neutron

• A proton

• An electron

• A helium nucleus

Which of the following particles is emitted during beta decay?

• A neutron

• A proton

• An electron or positron

• A gamma ray

What is the primary characteristic of gamma decay?

• Emission of a helium nucleus

• Emission of an electron

• Emission of a photon

• Emission of a neutron

Which type of decay results in the greatest change in atomic mass?

• Alpha decay

• Beta decay

• Gamma decay

• Neutron emission

In beta decay, a neutron is converted into which of the following?

• A proton and an electron

• A proton and a neutron

• A proton and a gamma ray

• A proton and a positron

What is the effect of gamma decay on the atomic number of a nucleus?

• Increases by 2

• Decreases by 2

• Increases by 1

• No change

What is the change in atomic number when an atom undergoes alpha decay?

• Increases by 2

• Decreases by 2

• Increases by 1

• Decreases by 1

Which of the following is a common source of gamma radiation?

• Uranium-238

• Carbon-14

• Radon-222

• Cobalt-60

What are the three main types of radioactive decay?

• alpha decay, beta decay, and delta decay

• alpha decay, beta decay, and gamma decay

• delta decay, beta decay, and gamma decay

• alpha decay, omega decay, and gamma decay

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What is the product of beta decay of Carbon-14?

• Carbon-13

• Nitrogen-14

• Oxygen-14

• Hydrogen-14

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