Question 1

Radioactivity is generally associated with which part of the atom?

Accepted Answer

A) nucleus 
B) electrons 
C) protons 
D) neutrons 
E) the entire atom 
A) nucleus 
B) electrons 
C) protons 
D) neutrons 
E) the entire atom

Question 2

Which product is formed by beta emission from arsenic-75? The atomic number of arsenic is 33.

Accepted Answer

A) 
 
Ga 
B) 
 
Ge 
C) 
 
Cu 
D) 
 
Se 
E) 
 
As 
A) 
 
Ga 
B) 
 
Ge 
C) 
 
Cu 
D) 
 
Se 
E) 
 
As

Question 3

A rem is

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of radiation that produces 2.1 × 109 units of charge in one cubic centimeter of air. 
B) a unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed per gram of tissue. 
C) a unit that that measures both the energy and the penetrating power of different types of radiation. 
D) the SI unit for radiation absorbed. 
E) the amount of radioactive substance that undergoes 3.7 × 1010 disintegrations per second. 
A) the amount of radiation that produces 2.1 × 109 units of charge in one cubic centimeter of air. 
B) a unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed per gram of tissue. 
C) a unit that that measures both the energy and the penetrating power of different types of radiation. 
D) the SI unit for radiation absorbed. 
E) the amount of radioactive substance that undergoes 3.7 × 1010 disintegrations per second.

Question 4

Which nuclear reaction is an example of positron emission?

Accepted Answer

A) 
 
Pu +
 
He →
 
Cm 
B) 
 
Na →
 
Ne +
 
Β 
C) 
 
Cm →
 
Pu +
 
He 
D) 
 
Ar +
 
E →
 
Cl 
E) 
 
Ni →
 
Cu +
 
Β 
A) 
 
Pu +
 
He →
 
Cm 
B) 
 
Na →
 
Ne +
 
Β 
C) 
 
Cm →
 
Pu +
 
He 
D) 
 
Ar +
 
E →
 
Cl 
E) 
 
Ni →
 
Cu +
 
Β

Question 5

A REM is a biological radiation measurement which is independent of the type of radiation

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the missing reactant in the reaction shown?  
Cl + ________ →  
P +  
He

Accepted Answer

A) 
 
He 
B) 
 
H 
C) 
 
H 
D) 
 
N 
E) 
 
E 
A) 
 
He 
B) 
 
H 
C) 
 
H 
D) 
 
N 
E) 
 
E

Question 7

A roentgen is

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of radiation dosage that produces 2.1 × 109 units of charge in one cubic centimeter of air. 
B) a unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed per gram of tissue. 
C) a unit that allows both for the energy and the penetrating power of different types of radiation. 
D) the SI unit for radiation absorbed. 
E) the amount of radioactive substance that undergoes 3.7 × 1010 disintegrations per second. 
A) the amount of radiation dosage that produces 2.1 × 109 units of charge in one cubic centimeter of air. 
B) a unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed per gram of tissue. 
C) a unit that allows both for the energy and the penetrating power of different types of radiation. 
D) the SI unit for radiation absorbed. 
E) the amount of radioactive substance that undergoes 3.7 × 1010 disintegrations per second.

Question 8

Which type of radiation is attracted toward a negative plate?

Accepted Answer

A) α 
B) β 
C) γ 
D) α and β 
E) none of these 
A) α 
B) β 
C) γ 
D) α and β 
E) none of these

Question 9

Which of the following isotopes can be used to monitor spleen function?

Accepted Answer

A) .99Tc 
B) .14C 
C) .3H 
D) .131I 
E) .60Co 
A) .99Tc 
B) .14C 
C) .3H 
D) .131I 
E) .60Co

Question 10

Which product is formed by gamma emission from technetium-99? The atomic number of technetium is 43.

Accepted Answer

A) 
 
Nb 
B) 
 
Nb 
C) 
 
Ru 
D) 
 
Tc 
E) 
 
Tc 
A) 
 
Nb 
B) 
 
Nb 
C) 
 
Ru 
D) 
 
Tc 
E) 
 
Tc

Question 11

What other product is formed when one neutron interacts with uranium-235 to form bromine-87 and 3 neutrons?

Accepted Answer

A) 
 
La 
B) 
 
La 
C) 
 
La 
D) 
 
Xe 
E) 
 
Xe 
A) 
 
La 
B) 
 
La 
C) 
 
La 
D) 
 
Xe 
E) 
 
Xe

Question 12

Match the following.
-chain reaction

Accepted Answer

A) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of tissue damage; this unit accounts for the different energies of each type of radiation 
B) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the number of radioactive events per unit time 
C) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of ionization caused by the radiation 
D) the joining of small nuclei into a larger nucleus 
E) atoms which undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
F)a succession of spontaneous nuclear decays,often resulting in an atom of lead as the final product
G)a nuclear reaction that continues on its own after initiation because the number of neutrons produced is greater than the number of neutrons consumed
H)a nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus is split into two fragments similar in size with additional small particles released
I)atoms which do not undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
J)a general term which refers to particles found in the nucleus
K)a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of energy absorbed by a specific mass of sample 
A) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of tissue damage; this unit accounts for the different energies of each type of radiation 
B) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the number of radioactive events per unit time 
C) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of ionization caused by the radiation 
D) the joining of small nuclei into a larger nucleus 
E) atoms which undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
F)a succession of spontaneous nuclear decays,often resulting in an atom of lead as the final product
G)a nuclear reaction that continues on its own after initiation because the number of neutrons produced is greater than the number of neutrons consumed
H)a nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus is split into two fragments similar in size with additional small particles released
I)atoms which do not undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
J)a general term which refers to particles found in the nucleus
K)a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of energy absorbed by a specific mass of sample

Question 13

When a nucleus is bombarded with particles and breaks into two similarly sized nuclei plus one or more small particles,the process is called

Accepted Answer

A) fission. 
B) fusion. 
C) spontaneous decay. 
D) induced decay. 
E) mutation. 
A) fission. 
B) fusion. 
C) spontaneous decay. 
D) induced decay. 
E) mutation.

Question 14

When an atom loses an alpha particle,

Accepted Answer

A) its atomic number decreases by 2 units and its mass number decreases by 4 units 
B) its atomic number increases by 1 unit but its mass number remains unchanged 
C) its mass number decreases by 1 unit but its atomic number remains unchanged 
D) neither its atomic number nor its mass number changes 
A) its atomic number decreases by 2 units and its mass number decreases by 4 units 
B) its atomic number increases by 1 unit but its mass number remains unchanged 
C) its mass number decreases by 1 unit but its atomic number remains unchanged 
D) neither its atomic number nor its mass number changes

Question 15

The amount of radiation that produces 2.1 × 109 units of charge in 1 cm3 of air is the

Accepted Answer

A) curie. 
B) roentgen. 
C) rem. 
D) rad. 
E) sievert. 
A) curie. 
B) roentgen. 
C) rem. 
D) rad. 
E) sievert.

Question 16

Which product is formed by alpha emission from uranium-235? The atomic number of uranium is 92.

Accepted Answer

A) 
 
Th 
B) 
 
Th 
C) 
 
Np 
D) 
 
U 
E) 
 
U 
A) 
 
Th 
B) 
 
Th 
C) 
 
Np 
D) 
 
U 
E) 
 
U

Question 17

List and discuss two criteria used to choose appropriate radioisotopes for use as tracers in medical imaging procedures.

Accepted Answer

One criterion is that they have a relati

Question 18

A curie is

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of radiation that produces 2.1 × 109 units of charge in one cubic centimeter of air. 
B) a unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed per gram of tissue. 
C) a unit that allows both for the energy and the penetrating power of different types of radiation. 
D) the SI unit for radiation absorbed. 
E) the amount of radioactive substance that undergoes 3.7 × 1010 disintegrations per second. 
A) the amount of radiation that produces 2.1 × 109 units of charge in one cubic centimeter of air. 
B) a unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed per gram of tissue. 
C) a unit that allows both for the energy and the penetrating power of different types of radiation. 
D) the SI unit for radiation absorbed. 
E) the amount of radioactive substance that undergoes 3.7 × 1010 disintegrations per second.

Question 19

Match the following.
-unstable isotopes

Accepted Answer

A) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of tissue damage; this unit accounts for the different energies of each type of radiation 
B) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the number of radioactive events per unit time 
C) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of ionization caused by the radiation 
D) the joining of small nuclei into a larger nucleus 
E) atoms which undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
F)a succession of spontaneous nuclear decays,often resulting in an atom of lead as the final product
G)a nuclear reaction that continues on its own after initiation because the number of neutrons produced is greater than the number of neutrons consumed
H)a nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus is split into two fragments similar in size with additional small particles released
I)atoms which do not undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
J)a general term which refers to particles found in the nucleus
K)a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of energy absorbed by a specific mass of sample 
A) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of tissue damage; this unit accounts for the different energies of each type of radiation 
B) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the number of radioactive events per unit time 
C) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of ionization caused by the radiation 
D) the joining of small nuclei into a larger nucleus 
E) atoms which undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
F)a succession of spontaneous nuclear decays,often resulting in an atom of lead as the final product
G)a nuclear reaction that continues on its own after initiation because the number of neutrons produced is greater than the number of neutrons consumed
H)a nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus is split into two fragments similar in size with additional small particles released
I)atoms which do not undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
J)a general term which refers to particles found in the nucleus
K)a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of energy absorbed by a specific mass of sample

Question 20

Match the following.
-rem

Accepted Answer

A) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of tissue damage; this unit accounts for the different energies of each type of radiation 
B) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the number of radioactive events per unit time 
C) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of ionization caused by the radiation 
D) the joining of small nuclei into a larger nucleus 
E) atoms which undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
F)a succession of spontaneous nuclear decays,often resulting in an atom of lead as the final product
G)a nuclear reaction that continues on its own after initiation because the number of neutrons produced is greater than the number of neutrons consumed
H)a nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus is split into two fragments similar in size with additional small particles released
I)atoms which do not undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
J)a general term which refers to particles found in the nucleus
K)a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of energy absorbed by a specific mass of sample 
A) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of tissue damage; this unit accounts for the different energies of each type of radiation 
B) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the number of radioactive events per unit time 
C) a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of ionization caused by the radiation 
D) the joining of small nuclei into a larger nucleus 
E) atoms which undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
F)a succession of spontaneous nuclear decays,often resulting in an atom of lead as the final product
G)a nuclear reaction that continues on its own after initiation because the number of neutrons produced is greater than the number of neutrons consumed
H)a nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus is split into two fragments similar in size with additional small particles released
I)atoms which do not undergo spontaneous nuclear decay
J)a general term which refers to particles found in the nucleus
K)a unit of measurement of radiation based on the amount of energy absorbed by a specific mass of sample

Exam 11: Nuclear Chemistry

Radioactivity is generally associated with which part of the atom?

Which product is formed by beta emission from arsenic-75? The atomic number of arsenic is 33.

A rem is

Which nuclear reaction is an example of positron emission?

A REM is a biological radiation measurement which is independent of the type of radiation

What is the missing reactant in the reaction shown? Cl + ________ → P + He

A roentgen is

Which type of radiation is attracted toward a negative plate?

Which of the following isotopes can be used to monitor spleen function?

Which product is formed by gamma emission from technetium-99? The atomic number of technetium is 43.

What other product is formed when one neutron interacts with uranium-235 to form bromine-87 and 3 neutrons?

Match the following. -chain reaction

When a nucleus is bombarded with particles and breaks into two similarly sized nuclei plus one or more small particles,the process is called

When an atom loses an alpha particle,

The amount of radiation that produces 2.1 × 109 units of charge in 1 cm3 of air is the

Which product is formed by alpha emission from uranium-235? The atomic number of uranium is 92.

List and discuss two criteria used to choose appropriate radioisotopes for use as tracers in medical imaging procedures.

A curie is

Match the following. -unstable isotopes

Match the following. -rem

Matter and Measurements

Atoms and the Periodic Table

Ionic Compounds

Molecular Compounds

Classification and Balancing of Chemical Reactions

Chemical Reactions: Mole and Mass Relationships

Chemical Reactions: Energy, rates, and Equilibrium

Gases, liquids, and Solids

Solutions

Acids and Bases

Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes

Alkenes, alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds

Some Compounds With Oxygen, sulfur, or a Halogen

Amines

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives

Amino Acids and Proteins

Enzymes and Vitamins

The Generation of Biochemical Energy

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Lipids

Lipid Metabolism

Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Genomics

Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism

Chemical Messengers: Hormones, neurotransmitters, and Drugs

Body Fluids

Filters

The amount of radiation that produces 2.1 × 10⁹ units of charge in 1 cm³ of air is the