Nuclear Chemistry and its Applications

This set of MCQs helps you brush up on important chemistry topics and prepare you to dive into skill practice.

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Which type of radiation is most penetrating?

Beta

Gamma

Alpha

They are equal

Two or more nuclei combine to form one larger nucleus in the process of nuclear _____.

Fusion

Tracing

Decay

Fission

Which produces more energy-nuclear fission or nuclear fusion?

Fusion

Fission

It depends on the elements used

They produce the same amount

Beta particles have a _____ charge.

0

-1

-2

+1

Which type of reaction does the diagram illustrate?

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Fusion

Alpha decay

Beta decay

Fission

In nuclear fusion,

Large unstable nuclei are fused and then split.

Large unstable nuclei are split, releasing energy.

Small, relatively stable nuclei are fused together to create a larger atom.

Small, relatively stable nuclei are split, releasing energy.

After three half-lives, what fraction of the original radioactive isotope remains?

1/2

1/4

1/8

1/12

The atomic number decreases by two during what type of radiation?

Alpha

Beta

Gamma

None of the choices

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Nuclear Chemistry and its Applications
Questions: 8
Contributed by:
Steve