Question 1

________ is the process by which an unstable radioactive nucleus emits radiation,forming a nucleus of new composition.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

One rem is equivalent to 100 Sv.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which isotope symbol for bismuth-210 is correct?

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Question 4

Which unit describes the amount of radiation absorbed by one gram of a substance?

Accepted Answer

A) Rad 
B) Rem 
C) Bq 
D) Gray 
A) Rad 
B) Rem 
C) Bq 
D) Gray

Question 5

An isotope of Iodine that contains 78 neutrons is used for diagnosis of thyroid disease. Which choice is the correct isotope symbol for this isotope?

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Question 6

The initial responders to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster were exposed to 22 Sv of radiation. What is this exposure in units of rem?

Accepted Answer

A) 2.2 mrem 
B) 2,200 rem 
C) 0.022 rem 
D) 0.22 mrem 
A) 2.2 mrem 
B) 2,200 rem 
C) 0.022 rem 
D) 0.22 mrem

Question 7

The emission of gamma rays frequently occurs during alpha decay and beta particle emission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the SI unit in the measurement of radioactivity?

Accepted Answer

A) Ci 
B) mCi 
C) μCi 
D) Bq 
A) Ci 
B) mCi 
C) μCi 
D) Bq

Question 9

What does it mean if a substance is described as being radioactive?

Accepted Answer

A) The substance emits high energy particles or rays from its unstable nucleus. 
B) The substance was exposed to radiation that was given off by a decaying nucleus. 
C) The substance readily absorbs energy from the radiofrequency region of the electromagnetic spectrum. 
D) The substance is extremely small and special radiomicroscopes are necessary to view it. 
A) The substance emits high energy particles or rays from its unstable nucleus. 
B) The substance was exposed to radiation that was given off by a decaying nucleus. 
C) The substance readily absorbs energy from the radiofrequency region of the electromagnetic spectrum. 
D) The substance is extremely small and special radiomicroscopes are necessary to view it.

Question 10

Which species completes this nuclear equation shown below?

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Question 11

Which radioisotope is used to measure thyroid activity and treat thyroid disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Technetium-99m 
B) Iodine-131 
C) Cobalt-60 
D) Carbon-11 
A) Technetium-99m 
B) Iodine-131 
C) Cobalt-60 
D) Carbon-11

Question 12

In the term PET Scan,for what do the letters PET stand?

Accepted Answer

A) Passive Emittance Test 
B) Positron Emission Tomography 
C) Positive Electric Topography 
D) Penetrating Emanation Thalmometry 
A) Passive Emittance Test 
B) Positron Emission Tomography 
C) Positive Electric Topography 
D) Penetrating Emanation Thalmometry

Question 13

Which unit of radioactivity is equivalent to 3.7 × 1010 disintegrations/second?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 Ci 
B) 1 mCi 
C) 1 μCi 
D) 1 Bq 
A) 1 Ci 
B) 1 mCi 
C) 1 μCi 
D) 1 Bq

Question 14

Which nuclear equation is an example of nuclear fission?

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Question 15

Which nuclear equation is an example of nuclear fusion?

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Question 16

The technique of radiocarbon dating is based on the fact that the ratio of radioactive carbon-14 to stable carbon-12 is a constant value in a living organism that is constantly taking in CO2 and other carbon-containing nutrients from its surroundings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which species completes the nuclear equation shown below?

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Question 18

Complete the following nuclear fission equation:

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Question 19

Which nuclear equation is an example of alpha decay?

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Question 20

How many neutrons are generated in the nuclear equation shown below?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4 
A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4

Exam 10: Nuclear Chemistry

________ is the process by which an unstable radioactive nucleus emits radiation,forming a nucleus of new composition.

One rem is equivalent to 100 Sv.

Which isotope symbol for bismuth-210 is correct?

Which unit describes the amount of radiation absorbed by one gram of a substance?

An isotope of Iodine that contains 78 neutrons is used for diagnosis of thyroid disease. Which choice is the correct isotope symbol for this isotope?

The initial responders to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster were exposed to 22 Sv of radiation. What is this exposure in units of rem?

The emission of gamma rays frequently occurs during alpha decay and beta particle emission.

What is the SI unit in the measurement of radioactivity?

What does it mean if a substance is described as being radioactive?

Which species completes this nuclear equation shown below?

Which radioisotope is used to measure thyroid activity and treat thyroid disease?

In the term PET Scan,for what do the letters PET stand?

Which unit of radioactivity is equivalent to 3.7 × 1010 disintegrations/second?

Which nuclear equation is an example of nuclear fission?

Which nuclear equation is an example of nuclear fusion?

The technique of radiocarbon dating is based on the fact that the ratio of radioactive carbon-14 to stable carbon-12 is a constant value in a living organism that is constantly taking in CO2 and other carbon-containing nutrients from its surroundings.

Which species completes the nuclear equation shown below?

Complete the following nuclear fission equation:

Which nuclear equation is an example of alpha decay?

How many neutrons are generated in the nuclear equation shown below?

Matter and Measurement

Atoms and the Periodic Table

Ionic Compounds

Covalent Compounds

Chemical Reactions

Energy Changes,reaction Rates,and Equilibrium

Gases,liquids,and Solids

Solutions

Acids and Bases

Introduction to Organic Molecules and Functional Groups

Alkanes

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Organic Compounds That Contain Oxygen,halogen,or Sulfur

The Three-Dimensional Shape of Molecules

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids,esters,and Amides

Amines and Neurotransmitters

Lipids

Carbohydrates

Amino Acids,proteins,and Enzymes

Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Metabolism and Energy Production

Carbohydrate,lipid,and Protein Metabolism

Filters

Which unit of radioactivity is equivalent to 3.7 × 10¹⁰ disintegrations/second?

The technique of radiocarbon dating is based on the fact that the ratio of radioactive carbon-14 to stable carbon-12 is a constant value in a living organism that is constantly taking in CO₂ and other carbon-containing nutrients from its surroundings.