Question 1

Two isotopes have the same mass number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The nucleus of an atom is composed of protons and neutron held together by the

Accepted Answer

A) binding energy. 
B) strong nuclear force. 
C) fusion. 
D) fission. 
A) binding energy. 
B) strong nuclear force. 
C) fusion. 
D) fission.

Question 3

The energy of nuclear radiation as it is absorbed mostly goes to heat the material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why use nuclear power on a satellite?

Accepted Answer

A) It can supply energy for many years on long space missions. 
B) Solar cells don't work well in the outer solar system far from the Sun. 
C) Sending radioactive materials into space is a good way to get rid of them so they don't create a hazard on Earth. 
D) all of the above 
A) It can supply energy for many years on long space missions. 
B) Solar cells don't work well in the outer solar system far from the Sun. 
C) Sending radioactive materials into space is a good way to get rid of them so they don't create a hazard on Earth. 
D) all of the above

Question 5

The product of a radioactive decay is called the "daughter."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If a piece of wood is suspected to be several thousand years old,its true age can likely be determined through use of the isotope _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a piece of wood is suspected...

Question 7

When a neutron decays to create a proton,another particle emitted is

Accepted Answer

A) an alpha particle. 
B) a beta particle. 
C) a gamma ray. 
D) an x-ray. 
E) none of the above. 
A) an alpha particle. 
B) a beta particle. 
C) a gamma ray. 
D) an x-ray. 
E) none of the above.

Question 8

What is  
?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no such thing. 
B) an isotope of carbon with 7 neutrons and 12 protons 
C) an isotope of carbon with 7 neutrons and 5 protons 
D) an isotope of carbon with 5 neutrons and 7 protons 
A) There is no such thing. 
B) an isotope of carbon with 7 neutrons and 12 protons 
C) an isotope of carbon with 7 neutrons and 5 protons 
D) an isotope of carbon with 5 neutrons and 7 protons

Question 9

The Cassini space probes used electricity provided by __________.

Accepted Answer

radioisoto

Question 10

​Match each item with the correct statement below.
-time interval during which a nucleus has a 50% probability of decaying

Accepted Answer

A) ​alpha particle 
B) ​atomic bomb 
C) ​atomic mass number 
D) ​atomic number 
E) ​beta particle
F)​binding energy
G)​half-life
H)​hydrogen bomb
I)​neutron activation analysis
J)​neutron number
K)​nuclear fission
L)​nuclear fusion
M)​tokamak 
A) ​alpha particle 
B) ​atomic bomb 
C) ​atomic mass number 
D) ​atomic number 
E) ​beta particle
F)​binding energy
G)​half-life
H)​hydrogen bomb
I)​neutron activation analysis
J)​neutron number
K)​nuclear fission
L)​nuclear fusion
M)​tokamak

Question 11

In a nuclear reactor,_________________ are used to limit the number of neutrons passing from one fuel rod to another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a nuclear reactor,_________________ are used to...

Question 12

What holds the nucleus together?

Accepted Answer

A) electrical forces between the protons 
B) alpha particles 
C) beta particles 
D) strong forces 
A) electrical forces between the protons 
B) alpha particles 
C) beta particles 
D) strong forces

Question 13

When radium-223 (Z = 88)decays to radon-119 (Z = 86),the other particle emitted is

Accepted Answer

A) an alpha particle. 
B) a beta particle. 
C) a gamma ray. 
D) an x-ray. 
E) none of the above. 
A) an alpha particle. 
B) a beta particle. 
C) a gamma ray. 
D) an x-ray. 
E) none of the above.

Question 14

​Match each item with the correct statement below.
-indicates how tightly bound together a nucleus is

Accepted Answer

A) ​alpha particle 
B) ​atomic bomb 
C) ​atomic mass number 
D) ​atomic number 
E) ​beta particle
F)​binding energy
G)​half-life
H)​hydrogen bomb
I)​neutron activation analysis
J)​neutron number
K)​nuclear fission
L)​nuclear fusion
M)​tokamak 
A) ​alpha particle 
B) ​atomic bomb 
C) ​atomic mass number 
D) ​atomic number 
E) ​beta particle
F)​binding energy
G)​half-life
H)​hydrogen bomb
I)​neutron activation analysis
J)​neutron number
K)​nuclear fission
L)​nuclear fusion
M)​tokamak

Question 15

A beta particle is another name for a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) electron. 
B) proton. 
C) neutron. 
D) helium nucleus. 
E) photon. 
A) electron. 
B) proton. 
C) neutron. 
D) helium nucleus. 
E) photon.

Question 16

The type of nuclear reaction taking place in stars is

Accepted Answer

A) cold fusion. 
B) fusion. 
C) fission. 
D) beta decay. 
A) cold fusion. 
B) fusion. 
C) fission. 
D) beta decay.

Question 17

Why is there a radioactive source in a smoke detector?

Accepted Answer

A) It makes the smoke particles radioactive. 
B) It ionizes the air. 
C) It powers the alarm when the battery wears out. 
D) none of the above 
A) It makes the smoke particles radioactive. 
B) It ionizes the air. 
C) It powers the alarm when the battery wears out. 
D) none of the above

Question 18

Of the thousands of different isotopes known to exist,

Accepted Answer

A) most of them are radioactive. 
B) only a couple can be used to build an atom bomb. 
C) some are used in medical diagnosis and treatment. 
D) most occur naturally. 
E) all of the above 
A) most of them are radioactive. 
B) only a couple can be used to build an atom bomb. 
C) some are used in medical diagnosis and treatment. 
D) most occur naturally. 
E) all of the above

Question 19

A Geiger counter registers a count rate of 8,000 counts per minute from a sample of a radioisotope.The count rate 24 minutes later is 1,000 counts per minute.The half-life of the radioisotope is 8 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The expression(s)indicating the atomic number of a nucleus is

Accepted Answer

A) A. 
B) N. 
C) Z. 
D) Z + N. 
E) A - Z. 
A) A. 
B) N. 
C) Z. 
D) Z + N. 
E) A - Z.

Two isotopes have the same mass number.

The nucleus of an atom is composed of protons and neutron held together by the

The energy of nuclear radiation as it is absorbed mostly goes to heat the material.

Why use nuclear power on a satellite?

The product of a radioactive decay is called the "daughter."

If a piece of wood is suspected to be several thousand years old,its true age can likely be determined through use of the isotope _________.

When a neutron decays to create a proton,another particle emitted is

What is ?

The Cassini space probes used electricity provided by __________.

Match each item with the correct statement below. -time interval during which a nucleus has a 50% probability of decaying

In a nuclear reactor,_________________ are used to limit the number of neutrons passing from one fuel rod to another.

What holds the nucleus together?

When radium-223 (Z = 88)decays to radon-119 (Z = 86),the other particle emitted is

Match each item with the correct statement below. -indicates how tightly bound together a nucleus is

A beta particle is another name for a(n)

The type of nuclear reaction taking place in stars is

Why is there a radioactive source in a smoke detector?

Of the thousands of different isotopes known to exist,

A Geiger counter registers a count rate of 8,000 counts per minute from a sample of a radioisotope.The count rate 24 minutes later is 1,000 counts per minute.The half-life of the radioisotope is 8 minutes.

The expression(s)indicating the atomic number of a nucleus is

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Two isotopes have the same mass number.

The nucleus of an atom is composed of protons and neutron held together by the

The energy of nuclear radiation as it is absorbed mostly goes to heat the material.

Why use nuclear power on a satellite?

The product of a radioactive decay is called the "daughter."

If a piece of wood is suspected to be several thousand years old,its true age can likely be determined through use of the isotope _________.

When a neutron decays to create a proton,another particle emitted is

What is ?

The Cassini space probes used electricity provided by __________.

​Match each item with the correct statement below. -time interval during which a nucleus has a 50% probability of decaying

In a nuclear reactor,_________________ are used to limit the number of neutrons passing from one fuel rod to another.

What holds the nucleus together?

When radium-223 (Z = 88)decays to radon-119 (Z = 86),the other particle emitted is

​Match each item with the correct statement below. -indicates how tightly bound together a nucleus is

A beta particle is another name for a(n)

The type of nuclear reaction taking place in stars is

Why is there a radioactive source in a smoke detector?

Of the thousands of different isotopes known to exist,

A Geiger counter registers a count rate of 8,000 counts per minute from a sample of a radioisotope.The count rate 24 minutes later is 1,000 counts per minute.The half-life of the radioisotope is 8 minutes.

The expression(s)indicating the atomic number of a nucleus is

The Study of Motion

Newtons Laws

Energy and Conservation Laws

Physics of Matter

Temperature and Heat

Waves and Sound

Electricity

Electromagnetism and Em Waves

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Special Relativity and Elementary Particles

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Match each item with the correct statement below. -time interval during which a nucleus has a 50% probability of decaying

Match each item with the correct statement below. -indicates how tightly bound together a nucleus is