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Radioactivity - Radioactive Substances

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  • Q1
    A certain radioactive material emits two protons and two neutrons to become stable. What kind of radiation has been emitted by this material?
    Light
    Alpha
    Gamma
    Beta
    30s
  • Q2
    Which material found in nature is a naturally occurring fissile isotope?
    Plutonium-244
    Uranium-235
    Carbon-12
    Boron-5
    30s
  • Q3
    If a particle is radioactive and emits electromagnetic waves, what kind of decay is taking place?
    Water decay
    Gamma decay
    Alpha decay
    Beta decay
    30s
  • Q4
    What is emitted from a particle if beta decay occurs?
    A burst of electromagnetic radiation
    A hydrogen atom
    An electron
    A helium atom
    30s
  • Q5
    Radioactive substances can be harmful to humans. Which of the following materials could be used to block all types of radiation?
    A very thick piece of paper
    A very thick piece of lead
    Thin sheet of aluminium
    A tennis ball strategically placed between the source of radiation and a person
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following conditions could be caused by exposure to radiation?
    All of these
    Hair loss
    Death
    Vomiting
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following instruments can be used to measure the amount of radiation being emitted by a source?
    Geiger-Muller tube
    An orrery
    A ticker tape timer
    A mercury thermometer
    30s
  • Q8
    How do we dispose of nuclear waste from our nuclear reactors?
    Freeze it
    Bury it
    Feed it to animals
    Burn it
    30s
  • Q9
    What type of radiation is the most harmful to humans?
    Gamma
    Beta
    They are all dangerous
    Alpha
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following materials is most used within nuclear reactors?
    Plutonium
    Uranium
    Argon
    Boron
    30s

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