Nuclear Decay Equations

The three main types of nuclear radiation are alpha, beta, and gamma. Which of the following lists the types of radiation from highest penetrating power to lowest penetrating power?

• alpha, gamma, beta

• beta, alpha, gamma

• beta, gamma, alpha

• gamma, beta, alpha

This equation shows the radioactive decay of thorium (Th). Which of the following particles is released in this reaction?

• alpha

• beta

• neutron

• gamma

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Which equation correctly represents the alpha decay of polonium-214?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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• A

• B

• C

• D

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• A

• B

• C

• D

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• it's 88 because element X gains 2 protons

• it's 218 because element X loses 2 protons and 2 neutrons

• it's 220 because element X loses 2 neutrons

• it's 226 because element X gains 2 protons and 2 neutrons

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What sort of decay is this?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• neutron

• none of the above

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What sort of decay is this?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• neutron

• none of the above

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What sort of decay is this?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• neutron

• none of the above

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What sort of decay is this?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• neutron

• none of the above

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8