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This is an MCQ-based quiz on the topic of MODERN PHYSICS QUIZ: Nuclear physics.
This set of MCQs helps you brush up on the important physics topics and prepare you to dive into skill practice and expand your knowledge.
The particular type of element is determined by the number of:
Electrons
Protons
Neutrons
Valence electrons
What is the maximum number of covalent bonds that can form between a single carbon and 1 or more hydrogen atoms?
1
2
3
4
What type of ion forms when an atom gains electrons?
Neutral
Positive
Negative
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used to determine the age of ancient objects composed of organic matter. Carbon-12 and carbon-13 are other isotopes of carbon. The number of subatomic particles varies among these carbon isotopes?
Electrons
Protons
Neutrons
Valence electrons
Lead (Pb-208) is the heaviest stable isotope known. It has an atomic number of 82. How many neutrons does Pb-208 have?
82
126
164
208
An atom has six protons and eight neutrons. Its atomic mass is ________________ atomic mass units.
2
4
6
14
What type of ion forms when an atom loses electrons?
Neutral
Positive
Negative
What is emitted during Beta Radiation?
A high energy electron
Protons
Neutrons
Nuclei
What is emitted during Gamma Radiation?
Particles
Protons
Beta rays
Gamma rays
TRUE or FALSE: gamma changes the atomic number.
True
False
