Nuclear Energy Quiz

An atom with an unusual number of neutrons is called

An isotope

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Radiation

Fission

The type of decay where an unstable nucleus has a proton turn into a neutron is called...

Alpha

Beta Negative

Beta Positive

Gamma

Which of the following radioactive decay produces or emits the heaviest particle?

Alpha

Beta neagative

Beta positve

Gamma

If a radioisotope with a half-life of 400 years originally consists of 200 g, when will it be at 25 g?

During a nuclear reaction, the energy produced comes from...

A small differential in mas associated with the binding energy within the nucleus

The kinetic energy within the nucleus which produces radiation energy

The thermal energy found stored within the nucleus

The rearranging of the chemicals elements involved

Which of the following best describes how energy is obtained from nuclear fusion?

Heavier elements combining into still heavier elements

Lighter elements combining into heavier elements

Heavier elements splitting into lighter elements

Lighter elements splitting into lighter elements

Gold-198, 76Au198 undergoes beta negative decay. What is the symbol of the daughter atom?

79Au197

80Au198

80Hg198

79Hg197

Plutonium-219 goes ujnder alpha decay which general equation would represent an equation for this alpha decay?

ZXA -> Z-1XA + 0E1

ZXA -> Z-2XA-4 + 2HE4

Which of the following is an example of non-renewable energy

Nuclear energy

Geothermal energy

Solar energy

Hydroelectricity

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