Question 1

Which of the following is not a form of ionizing radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  beta particles 
B)  gamma radiation 
C)  microwaves 
D)  X-rays 
E)  All are forms of ionizing radiation. 
A)  beta particles 
B)  gamma radiation 
C)  microwaves 
D)  X-rays 
E)  All are forms of ionizing radiation.

Question 2

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate term from the list below. 
alpha
beta
gamma
-X-rays have radiation properties (effects) most similar to ____________________radiation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the blanks with the appropriate...

Question 3

Which of the following would be classified as a particle?

Accepted Answer

A)  X-rays 
B)  radio waves 
C)  ultraviolet light 
D)  beta radiation 
A)  X-rays 
B)  radio waves 
C)  ultraviolet light 
D)  beta radiation

Question 4

Cobalt-60 used in cancer radiation therapy can be produced by the following reaction in a nuclear reactor.   Supply the identity of the missing particle represented by the ?.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cobalt-60 used in cancer radiation therapy can...

Question 5

The following decay   occurs through the emission of

Accepted Answer

A)  an alpha particle 
B)  a beta particle 
C)  a positron 
D)  a proton 
E)  neutron 
A)  an alpha particle 
B)  a beta particle 
C)  a positron 
D)  a proton 
E)  neutron

Question 6

Ultraviolet radiation is an example of ionizing radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The following correctly applies to balancing nuclear equations. "The sums of the mass numbers of the products and reactants must be equal."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Write the nuclear symbol for sulfur-32.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the nuclear symbol for sulfur-32....

Question 9

The decay of 1 kg of uranium produces more energy than the combustion of an identical mass of uranium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Two workers absorbed equal amounts of energy from nuclear radiation. Worker A was exposed to neutrons with a WR of 14 and received a dose of 85 mrem. Worker B was exposed to beta particles. What dose did Worker B receive?

Accepted Answer

Question 11

Which of the following radiation units takes into consideration the effect on biological systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bq 
B)  Sv 
C)  Ci 
D)  rad 
A)  Bq 
B)  Sv 
C)  Ci 
D)  rad

Question 12

As the strength of a radioactive source increases, the likelihood of radiation damage

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases. 
B)  increases. 
C)  remains constant. 
A)  decreases. 
B)  increases. 
C)  remains constant.

Question 13

131I has a half life of 8 days. Approximately how long will it take a sample with an activity of 60 mCi to drop to about 3.75 mCi?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 days 
B)  16 days 
C)  32 days 
D)  64 days 
A)  8 days 
B)  16 days 
C)  32 days 
D)  64 days

Question 14

Iodine-131 is used in the treatment of thyroid disorders. 1.0 μg of this isotope produces 3.5 mCi. If a patient is given a dose of 165 mCi, what mass of iodine-131 was in the sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.021 μg 
B)  47 μg 
C)    μg 
D)    μg 
A)  0.021 μg 
B)  47 μg 
C)    μg 
D)    μg

Question 15

Write the nuclear equation for the fusion of carbon-11 and helium-4.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the nuclear equation for the fusion...

Question 16

The image below is a representation of the formation of radical (X) by different types of radiation (1, 2, and 3).   Based on this diagram answer the following questions.
-This type of radiation is useful for diagnostic imaging: _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of The image below is a representation of...

Question 17

Which of the measurements of activity given below is equivalent to 23 disintegrations per second?

Accepted Answer

A)  23 Ci 
B)  23 Bq 
C)  23 Sv 
D)  23 rem 
A)  23 Ci 
B)  23 Bq 
C)  23 Sv 
D)  23 rem

Question 18

A common questions asked of every patient admitted to a hospital is 'Have you experienced an unexpected/unintentional weight loss of 15 or more pounds in the last three months'. Why do think this is an important question to ask? What could it be alluding to?

Accepted Answer

An unexpected/unintentional we

Question 19

Emission of which of the following does not produce a change in the identity of the element?

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  gamma 
D)  positron 
E)  All produce a change in the identity of the element. 
A)  alpha 
B)  beta 
C)  gamma 
D)  positron 
E)  All produce a change in the identity of the element.

Question 20

A reaction produces   when one mole of reactant is converted to product. This reaction is likely to be a chemical reaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not a form of ionizing radiation?

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate term from the list below. alpha beta gamma -X-rays have radiation properties (effects) most similar to ____________________radiation.

Which of the following would be classified as a particle?

Cobalt-60 used in cancer radiation therapy can be produced by the following reaction in a nuclear reactor. Supply the identity of the missing particle represented by the ?.

The following decay occurs through the emission of

Ultraviolet radiation is an example of ionizing radiation.

The following correctly applies to balancing nuclear equations. "The sums of the mass numbers of the products and reactants must be equal."

Write the nuclear symbol for sulfur-32.

The decay of 1 kg of uranium produces more energy than the combustion of an identical mass of uranium.

Two workers absorbed equal amounts of energy from nuclear radiation. Worker A was exposed to neutrons with a W_R of 14 and received a dose of 85 mrem. Worker B was exposed to beta particles. What dose did Worker B receive?

Which of the following radiation units takes into consideration the effect on biological systems?

As the strength of a radioactive source increases, the likelihood of radiation damage

¹³¹I has a half life of 8 days. Approximately how long will it take a sample with an activity of 60 mCi to drop to about 3.75 mCi?

Iodine-131 is used in the treatment of thyroid disorders. 1.0 μg of this isotope produces 3.5 mCi. If a patient is given a dose of 165 mCi, what mass of iodine-131 was in the sample?

Write the nuclear equation for the fusion of carbon-11 and helium-4.

The image below is a representation of the formation of radical (X) by different types of radiation (1, 2, and 3). Based on this diagram answer the following questions. -This type of radiation is useful for diagnostic imaging: _____

Which of the measurements of activity given below is equivalent to 23 disintegrations per second?

A common questions asked of every patient admitted to a hospital is 'Have you experienced an unexpected/unintentional weight loss of 15 or more pounds in the last three months'. Why do think this is an important question to ask? What could it be alluding to?

Emission of which of the following does not produce a change in the identity of the element?

A reaction produces when one mole of reactant is converted to product. This reaction is likely to be a chemical reaction.

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Chemical Bonds

Energy and Physical Properties

Solution Concentration

Chemical Reactions

Acids and Bases

Hydrocarbons: an Introduction to Organic Molecules

Hydration, Dehydration, and Alcohols

Carbonyl Compounds and Redox Reactions

Organic Acids and Bases

Condensation and Hydrolysis Reactions

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Lipids and Membranes

Nucleic Acids, Protein Synthesis, and Heredity

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Exam 8: Nuclear Chemistry

Which of the following is not a form of ionizing radiation?

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate term from the list below. alpha beta gamma -X-rays have radiation properties (effects) most similar to ____________________radiation.

Which of the following would be classified as a particle?

Cobalt-60 used in cancer radiation therapy can be produced by the following reaction in a nuclear reactor. Supply the identity of the missing particle represented by the ?.

The following decay occurs through the emission of

Ultraviolet radiation is an example of ionizing radiation.

The following correctly applies to balancing nuclear equations. "The sums of the mass numbers of the products and reactants must be equal."

Write the nuclear symbol for sulfur-32.

The decay of 1 kg of uranium produces more energy than the combustion of an identical mass of uranium.

Two workers absorbed equal amounts of energy from nuclear radiation. Worker A was exposed to neutrons with a WR of 14 and received a dose of 85 mrem. Worker B was exposed to beta particles. What dose did Worker B receive?

Which of the following radiation units takes into consideration the effect on biological systems?

As the strength of a radioactive source increases, the likelihood of radiation damage

131I has a half life of 8 days. Approximately how long will it take a sample with an activity of 60 mCi to drop to about 3.75 mCi?

Iodine-131 is used in the treatment of thyroid disorders. 1.0 μg of this isotope produces 3.5 mCi. If a patient is given a dose of 165 mCi, what mass of iodine-131 was in the sample?

Write the nuclear equation for the fusion of carbon-11 and helium-4.

The image below is a representation of the formation of radical (X) by different types of radiation (1, 2, and 3). Based on this diagram answer the following questions. -This type of radiation is useful for diagnostic imaging: _____

Which of the measurements of activity given below is equivalent to 23 disintegrations per second?

A common questions asked of every patient admitted to a hospital is 'Have you experienced an unexpected/unintentional weight loss of 15 or more pounds in the last three months'. Why do think this is an important question to ask? What could it be alluding to?

Emission of which of the following does not produce a change in the identity of the element?

A reaction produces when one mole of reactant is converted to product. This reaction is likely to be a chemical reaction.

Measurements in Science and Medicine

Atoms, Elements, and Compounds

Chemical Bonds

Energy and Physical Properties

Solution Concentration

Chemical Reactions

Acids and Bases

Hydrocarbons: an Introduction to Organic Molecules

Hydration, Dehydration, and Alcohols

Carbonyl Compounds and Redox Reactions

Organic Acids and Bases

Condensation and Hydrolysis Reactions

Proteins

Carbohydrates

Lipids and Membranes

Nucleic Acids, Protein Synthesis, and Heredity

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Two workers absorbed equal amounts of energy from nuclear radiation. Worker A was exposed to neutrons with a W_R of 14 and received a dose of 85 mrem. Worker B was exposed to beta particles. What dose did Worker B receive?

¹³¹I has a half life of 8 days. Approximately how long will it take a sample with an activity of 60 mCi to drop to about 3.75 mCi?