Radiation Types

What happens to a neutron in the nucleus during beta decay?

• It breaks down to form a proton and an electron

• It breaks down to form two protons

• It breaks down to form two electrons

• It remains unchanged

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What is the charge of a Beta (β) particle?

• Negatively charged (-1)

• Positively charged (+1)

• Neutral (0)

• Double negative (-2)

Which Greek letter represents beta radiation?

• α

• β

• γ

• δ

What is the charge of gamma (γ) rays?

• Positive

• Negative

• No charge

• Both positive and negative

Which type of radiation has the greatest mass?

• Alpha radiation

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Neutron radiation

Which type of radiation does not have any mass?

• Alpha radiation

• Beta radiation

• Gamma radiation

• Neutron radiation

Which type of radioactive decay is most penetrating?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Delta

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which type of radioactive decay is most ionising?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Delta

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Which type of radiation is the least penetrating?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Neutron

Which type of radiation travels tens of centimeters in air?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Neutron