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Radioisotopes

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

9th Grade

NGSS covered

Radioisotopes
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What type of radioactive decay is this example?

Alpha

Negative Beta

Positive Beta

Gamma

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When an unstable radioactive atom decays, it usually turns into:

a more stable atom

a less stable atom

the exact same atom but with less pure energy

empty space

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What type of radioactive decay is this example?

alpha

beta minus

beta plus

gamma

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a radioisotope?

A stable isotope

An isotope that emits radiation

An isotope with no neutrons

An isotope with no protons

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is the name given to an "unstable" isotope?

radioactive

radioisotopes

photon

electron cloud

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6.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Match each radioisotope with it's common application

cancer treatment

Co-60

geological formations


I-131

organic remains / fossils

U-238

thyroid disorders

C-14

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Match the radioactive isotope to its decay product (daughter).

Nitrogen-14

Carbon-14

Calcium-40

Uranium-238

Strontium-87

Rubidium-87

Lead-206

Potassium-40

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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