Question 1

Which radioactive particle has the greatest mass?

Accepted Answer

A)   beta
B)   alpha
C)   gamma
D)   the masses are the same

Question 2

Which of the following is not used to gauge the danger of a radioactive isotope?

Accepted Answer

A)   type of radiation
B)   dose of radiation
C)   length of time of exposure
D)   atomic mass of the isotope

Question 3

Select the element that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

Accepted Answer

A)   Bk
B)   Cm
C)   Np
D)   Pu

Question 4

True or false
-Carbon-14 dating can be used to determine the age of an igneous rock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which radioactive particle is identical to an electron?

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha
B)   beta
C)   gamma

Question 6

Determine the amount of polonium-210 left after 600 mg of Po-10 undergoes 10 half-lives.

Accepted Answer

A)   0.293 mg
B)   0.586 mg
C)   1.17 mg
D)   6.00 mg

Question 7

Which of the following is a background source of radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)   radon in the soil
B)   nuclear weapons
C)   nuclear medicine
D)   medical procedures A

Question 8

Select the radioactive particle that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha
B)   beta
C)   gamma

Question 9

Which radioactive particle has the highest penetrating power?

Accepted Answer

A)   beta
B)   alpha
C)   gamma
D)   the penetrating powers are the same C

Question 10

Select the element that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ac
B)   Fr
C)   Rn
D)   Th

Question 11

Select the radioactive particle that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha
B)   beta
C)   gamma

Question 12

Determine the amount of nobelium-259 left after 50 mg of No-259 is observed for 4 hours. The half-life of No-259 is 1.0 hours.

Accepted Answer

A)   12.5 mg
B)   6.25 mg
C)   3.13 mg
D)   1.56 mg

Question 13

Select the element that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ag
B)   Cd
C)   Rh
D)   Ru

Question 14

Which radioactive particle has the highest ionizing power?

Accepted Answer

A)   beta
B)   alpha
C)   gamma
D)   the ionizing powers are the same B

Question 15

Select the radioactive particle that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

Accepted Answer

A)   alpha
B)   beta
C)   gamma

Question 16

What did Becquerel discover as a result of placing the mineral-photographic plate combination in a desk drawer?

Accepted Answer

A)   chemiluminescence
B)   phosphorescence
C)   radioactivity
D)   transmutation

Question 17

If an unstable isotope to the right of the belt of stability undergoes beta decay, will it be closer to or farther away from the belt of stability?

Accepted Answer

A)   closer to the belt of stability
B)   farther away from the belt of stability

Question 18

Which of the following statements correctly describes phosphorescence?

Accepted Answer

A)   occurs when light is emitted as a result of temperature
B)   occurs when light is emitted as a result of a chemical reaction
C)   occurs when a substance absorbs light of a short wave length and emits light of a longer wavelength
D)   occurs when light is spontaneously emitted from a substance after it has been activated by exposure to light

Question 19

Which type of reaction is most commonly used in power plants to produce electricity?

Accepted Answer

A)   combustion
B)   decomposition
C)   fission
D)   fusion

Question 20

Select the element that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

Accepted Answer

A)   Am
B)   Pa
C)   Pu
D)   U

Exam 12: Nuclear Chemistry: Energy, Medicine, Weapons, and Terrorism

Which radioactive particle has the greatest mass?

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Which of the following is not used to gauge the danger of a radioactive isotope?

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Select the element that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

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True or false -Carbon-14 dating can be used to determine the age of an igneous rock.

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Which radioactive particle is identical to an electron?

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Determine the amount of polonium-210 left after 600 mg of Po-10 undergoes 10 half-lives.

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Which of the following is a background source of radiation?

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Select the radioactive particle that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

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Which radioactive particle has the highest penetrating power?

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Select the element that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

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Select the radioactive particle that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

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Determine the amount of nobelium-259 left after 50 mg of No-259 is observed for 4 hours. The half-life of No-259 is 1.0 hours.

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Select the element that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

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Which radioactive particle has the highest ionizing power?

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Select the radioactive particle that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

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What did Becquerel discover as a result of placing the mineral-photographic plate combination in a desk drawer?

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If an unstable isotope to the right of the belt of stability undergoes beta decay, will it be closer to or farther away from the belt of stability?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes phosphorescence?

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Which type of reaction is most commonly used in power plants to produce electricity?

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Select the element that correctly balances the nuclear reaction:

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