Nuclear Homework
Multiple-Choice Questions: write the answer in the space to the left of each question.
1) Which particle is given off by a decaying nucleus of K-37 if the mass number decreases by 4?
a) alpha b) beta c) positron d) gamma
Explain
2) Which particle has the greatest mass?
a) alpha b) beta c) positron d) gamma
3) Which particle can only be stopped by a 1-foot thickness of lead?
a) alpha b) beta c) positron 4) gamma
Explain
4) Which element has no stable isotopes, only having radioactive ones?
a) Si b) Am c) Cu d) C
Explain
5) Which decay particle will deflect towards a positively charged plate?
a) alpha b) beta c) positron d) gamma
Explain
6) Which particle will, when given off, cause the atomic number of the decaying nucleus to increase by one?
a) alpha b) beta c) positron d) gamma
Explain: