Question 1

If you absorb 0.0056 rad of energy from neutrons that have a WR of 8, what is the equivalent dose?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.70 mrem 
B)  0.045 mrem 
C)  45 mrem 
D)  5.6 mrem 
E)  1.4 mrem 
A)  0.70 mrem 
B)  0.045 mrem 
C)  45 mrem 
D)  5.6 mrem 
E)  1.4 mrem

Question 2

Write the nuclear equation for the beta decay of iodine-131.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

In medicine, an equivalent dose commonly has units of μCi while activity has units of mrem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate term from the list below. 
alpha
beta
gamma
-In addition to a paper barrier, Plexiglasis would be needed for shielding against _____________________ radiation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What is the nuclear symbol for atom that contains 30 protons and 35 neutrons?

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)

Question 6

The following image depicts beta decay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The fusion of deuterium (   ) and tritium (   ) holds some promise as a source of nuclear energy. If a neutron is produced, the other product of the reaction is   .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When uranium-235 fissions the energy is emitted

Accepted Answer

A)  as the kinetic energy of high speed particles. 
B)  as gamma radiation. 
C)  as X-rays. 
D)  as a combination kinetic energy of high speed particles and gamma radiation. 
E)  as a combination of kinetic energy of high speed particles, X-rays, and gamma radiation. 
A)  as the kinetic energy of high speed particles. 
B)  as gamma radiation. 
C)  as X-rays. 
D)  as a combination kinetic energy of high speed particles and gamma radiation. 
E)  as a combination of kinetic energy of high speed particles, X-rays, and gamma radiation.

Question 9

The half-life of is bromine-80 is 17.6 min. Approximately how long will it take for the activity of this isotope to drop from to 320 mCi to 10 mCi?

Accepted Answer

A)  70 min 
B)  106 min 
C)  53 min 
D)  88 min 
E)  123 mi 
A)  70 min 
B)  106 min 
C)  53 min 
D)  88 min 
E)  123 mi

Question 10

The half-life of a sample depends on the identity of the isotope and not the amount present while activity does depend on the amount of the sample.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Strontium-90 has a half-life of 28 years and is formed during nuclear explosions. If a water sample had an activity of 84 pCi in June of 2010, approximately what will be the activity in pCi at the same time in June of 2094?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Strontium-90 has a half-life of 28 years...

Question 12

Which of the following types of diagnostic tools does not use ionizing radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  MRI 
B)  CT 
C)  PET 
D)  X-rays 
A)  MRI 
B)  CT 
C)  PET 
D)  X-rays

Question 13

Which of the following is true of nuclear fission but not nuclear fusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large amounts of energy are produced during the reaction. 
B)  The mass of the products is less than the mass of the reactants. 
C)  The mass number of the product nuclei is larger than those of reactants. 
D)  Type of reaction used to generate electrical energy. 
E)  By products of the reaction do not pose serious health or storage threats. 
A)  Large amounts of energy are produced during the reaction. 
B)  The mass of the products is less than the mass of the reactants. 
C)  The mass number of the product nuclei is larger than those of reactants. 
D)  Type of reaction used to generate electrical energy. 
E)  By products of the reaction do not pose serious health or storage threats.

Question 14

If there has been no change in a patient's diet, yet they've experienced weight loss, and are found to have a cancer-explain why having a cancer could cause weight loss.

Accepted Answer

Cancerous cells divi

Question 15

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.
-Which type of radiation is the least damaging to tissue if exposure occurs from an external source? Briefly explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

Radiation of type 1 because it

Question 16

Based on the following reaction:   Ir would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  stable. 
B)  radioactive. 
C)  a radioisotope. 
D)  both b and c. 
E)  a, b and c. 
A)  stable. 
B)  radioactive. 
C)  a radioisotope. 
D)  both b and c. 
E)  a, b and c.

Question 17

One person standing 10 m from a radiation source absorbs 1000 particles. A second person is standing 30 m from the same source, how many particles does the second person absorb? Assume that there is no difference in shielding between the two people.

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 particles 
B)  333 particles 
C)  111 particles 
D)  33 particles 
E)  50 particles 
A)  1000 particles 
B)  333 particles 
C)  111 particles 
D)  33 particles 
E)  50 particles

Question 18

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate term from the list below. 
alpha
beta
gamma
-___________________ radiation poses the smallest hazard if taken internally.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What is the nuclear composition of   ?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 neutrons and 28 protons 
B)  12 neutrons and 16 protons 
C)  12 protons and 28 neutrons 
D)  12 protons and 16 neutrons 
A)  12 neutrons and 28 protons 
B)  12 neutrons and 16 protons 
C)  12 protons and 28 neutrons 
D)  12 protons and 16 neutrons

Question 20

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 can produce "secondary" X-ray photons. _____

Accepted Answer

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

If you absorb 0.0056 rad of energy from neutrons that have a W_R of 8, what is the equivalent dose?

Write the nuclear equation for the beta decay of iodine-131.

In medicine, an equivalent dose commonly has units of μCi while activity has units of mrem.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate term from the list below. alpha beta gamma -In addition to a paper barrier, Plexiglasis would be needed for shielding against _____________________ radiation.

What is the nuclear symbol for atom that contains 30 protons and 35 neutrons?

The following image depicts beta decay.

The fusion of deuterium ( ) and tritium ( ) holds some promise as a source of nuclear energy. If a neutron is produced, the other product of the reaction is .

When uranium-235 fissions the energy is emitted

The half-life of is bromine-80 is 17.6 min. Approximately how long will it take for the activity of this isotope to drop from to 320 mCi to 10 mCi?

The half-life of a sample depends on the identity of the isotope and not the amount present while activity does depend on the amount of the sample.

Strontium-90 has a half-life of 28 years and is formed during nuclear explosions. If a water sample had an activity of 84 pCi in June of 2010, approximately what will be the activity in pCi at the same time in June of 2094?

Which of the following types of diagnostic tools does not use ionizing radiation?

Which of the following is true of nuclear fission but not nuclear fusion?

If there has been no change in a patient's diet, yet they've experienced weight loss, and are found to have a cancer-explain why having a cancer could cause weight loss.

Based on the following reaction: Ir would be:

One person standing 10 m from a radiation source absorbs 1000 particles. A second person is standing 30 m from the same source, how many particles does the second person absorb? Assume that there is no difference in shielding between the two people.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate term from the list below. alpha beta gamma -___________________ radiation poses the smallest hazard if taken internally.

What is the nuclear composition of ?

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 can produce "secondary" X-ray photons. _____

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If you absorb 0.0056 rad of energy from neutrons that have a WR of 8, what is the equivalent dose?

Write the nuclear equation for the beta decay of iodine-131.

In medicine, an equivalent dose commonly has units of μCi while activity has units of mrem.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate term from the list below. alpha beta gamma -In addition to a paper barrier, Plexiglasis would be needed for shielding against _____________________ radiation.

What is the nuclear symbol for atom that contains 30 protons and 35 neutrons?

The following image depicts beta decay.

The fusion of deuterium ( ) and tritium ( ) holds some promise as a source of nuclear energy. If a neutron is produced, the other product of the reaction is .

When uranium-235 fissions the energy is emitted

The half-life of is bromine-80 is 17.6 min. Approximately how long will it take for the activity of this isotope to drop from to 320 mCi to 10 mCi?

The half-life of a sample depends on the identity of the isotope and not the amount present while activity does depend on the amount of the sample.

Strontium-90 has a half-life of 28 years and is formed during nuclear explosions. If a water sample had an activity of 84 pCi in June of 2010, approximately what will be the activity in pCi at the same time in June of 2094?

Which of the following types of diagnostic tools does not use ionizing radiation?

Which of the following is true of nuclear fission but not nuclear fusion?

If there has been no change in a patient's diet, yet they've experienced weight loss, and are found to have a cancer-explain why having a cancer could cause weight loss.

Based on the following reaction: Ir would be:

One person standing 10 m from a radiation source absorbs 1000 particles. A second person is standing 30 m from the same source, how many particles does the second person absorb? Assume that there is no difference in shielding between the two people.

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate term from the list below. alpha beta gamma -___________________ radiation poses the smallest hazard if taken internally.

What is the nuclear composition of ?

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 can produce "secondary" X-ray photons. _____

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Carbonyl Compounds and Redox Reactions

Organic Acids and Bases

Condensation and Hydrolysis Reactions

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If you absorb 0.0056 rad of energy from neutrons that have a W_R of 8, what is the equivalent dose?