Question 1

The first self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction was achieved in Chicago in 1942 under the direction of a scientist named ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction was...

Question 2

The c in E = mc2 stands for ______________.

Accepted Answer

Question 3

The reaction   is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  alpha emission. 
B)  naturally occurring neutron decay. 
C)  fusion. 
D)  fission. 
A)  alpha emission. 
B)  naturally occurring neutron decay. 
C)  fusion. 
D)  fission.

Question 4

Plutonium-239 and uranium-235 undergo fission when bombarded by

Accepted Answer

A)  protons. 
B)  neutrons. 
C)  alpha particles. 
D)  electrons. 
A)  protons. 
B)  neutrons. 
C)  alpha particles. 
D)  electrons.

Question 5

The mass number (A) of a nuclide is equal to the number of ______________ in one of its nuclei.

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A)  protons plus neutrons 
B)  protons 
C)  neutrons 
D)  neutrons plus electrons 
A)  protons plus neutrons 
B)  protons 
C)  neutrons 
D)  neutrons plus electrons

Question 6

A scientist named ______________ discovered the neutron in 1932.

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The answer of A scientist named ______________ discovered the neutron...

Question 7

The four stable odd-odd nuclides are    
and ______________.

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Question 8

The nucleus makes up about what percentage of the mass of an atom?

Accepted Answer

A)  99.9% 
B)  50% 
C)  90% 
D)  5% 
A)  99.9% 
B)  50% 
C)  90% 
D)  5%

Question 9

The symbolic notation for a beta particle is ______________.

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The answer of The symbolic notation for a beta particle...

Question 10

Which of the following types of radiation has the greatest ability to penetrate matter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gamma rays 
B)  Beta particles 
C)  Alpha particles 
D)  Protons 
A)  Gamma rays 
B)  Beta particles 
C)  Alpha particles 
D)  Protons

Question 11

When a neutron hits a   nucleus, one of the two products is an alpha particle. The other product is

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)  none of these. 
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E)  none of these.

Question 12

When an unstable Krypton nucleus undergoes beta decay, the nucleus formed is that of

Accepted Answer

A)  Krypton. 
B)  Strontium. 
C)  Bromine. 
D)  Selenium. 
E)  Rubidium. 
A)  Krypton. 
B)  Strontium. 
C)  Bromine. 
D)  Selenium. 
E)  Rubidium.

Question 13

Write the equation for the reaction of a deuteron with a triton to form a neutron and another particle.

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The answer of Write the equation for the reaction of...

Question 14

State the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in an atom of    
.

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Question 15

The number of nucleons in an atom of    
is ______________.

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Question 16

Enriched uranium is a better nuclear reactor fuel than natural uranium because enriched uranium contains a greater proportion of

Accepted Answer

A)  239Pu. 
B)  235U. 
C)  238U. 
D)  2H. 
A)  239Pu. 
B)  235U. 
C)  238U. 
D)  2H.

Question 17

How many nucleons are there in an atom of   ?

Accepted Answer

A)  92 
B)  143 
C)  235 
D)  None of these 
A)  92 
B)  143 
C)  235 
D)  None of these

Question 18

The alpha scattering experiment resulted in the discovery of the ______________.

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The answer of The alpha scattering experiment resulted in the...

Question 19

When an unstable Ce nucleus undergoes beta decay, the nucleus formed is that of

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerium. 
B)  Neodymium. 
C)  Lanthanum. 
D)  Barium. 
E)  Praeseodymium. 
A)  Cerium. 
B)  Neodymium. 
C)  Lanthanum. 
D)  Barium. 
E)  Praeseodymium.

Question 20

An electron is symbolized by

Accepted Answer

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

The first self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction was achieved in Chicago in 1942 under the direction of a scientist named ______________.

The c in E = mc²stands for ______________.

The reaction is an example of

Plutonium-239 and uranium-235 undergo fission when bombarded by

The mass number (A) of a nuclide is equal to the number of ______________ in one of its nuclei.

A scientist named ______________ discovered the neutron in 1932.

The four stable odd-odd nuclides are and ______________.

The nucleus makes up about what percentage of the mass of an atom?

The symbolic notation for a beta particle is ______________.

Which of the following types of radiation has the greatest ability to penetrate matter?

When a neutron hits a nucleus, one of the two products is an alpha particle. The other product is

When an unstable Krypton nucleus undergoes beta decay, the nucleus formed is that of

Write the equation for the reaction of a deuteron with a triton to form a neutron and another particle.

State the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in an atom of .

The number of nucleons in an atom of is ______________.

Enriched uranium is a better nuclear reactor fuel than natural uranium because enriched uranium contains a greater proportion of

How many nucleons are there in an atom of ?

The alpha scattering experiment resulted in the discovery of the ______________.

When an unstable Ce nucleus undergoes beta decay, the nucleus formed is that of

An electron is symbolized by

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The first self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction was achieved in Chicago in 1942 under the direction of a scientist named ______________.

The c in E = mc2 stands for ______________.

The reaction is an example of

Plutonium-239 and uranium-235 undergo fission when bombarded by

The mass number (A) of a nuclide is equal to the number of ______________ in one of its nuclei.

A scientist named ______________ discovered the neutron in 1932.

The four stable odd-odd nuclides are and ______________.

The nucleus makes up about what percentage of the mass of an atom?

The symbolic notation for a beta particle is ______________.

Which of the following types of radiation has the greatest ability to penetrate matter?

When a neutron hits a nucleus, one of the two products is an alpha particle. The other product is

When an unstable Krypton nucleus undergoes beta decay, the nucleus formed is that of

Write the equation for the reaction of a deuteron with a triton to form a neutron and another particle.

State the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in an atom of .

The number of nucleons in an atom of is ______________.

Enriched uranium is a better nuclear reactor fuel than natural uranium because enriched uranium contains a greater proportion of

How many nucleons are there in an atom of ?

The alpha scattering experiment resulted in the discovery of the ______________.

When an unstable Ce nucleus undergoes beta decay, the nucleus formed is that of

An electron is symbolized by

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The c in E = mc²stands for ______________.