Radioactive Decay Test

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1.

What really does the neutron-to-proton ratio represent?
- A.
  
  Mass Number
- B.
  
  Nuclear Decay
- C.
  
  Atomic Number
- D.
  
  Atomic Stability
Correct Answer
D. Atomic Stability
2.

What element does the band of stability end with?
- A.
  
  Thorium
- B.
  
  Lead
- C.
  
  Bismuth
- D.
  
  Radon
Correct Answer
C. Bismuth
3.

Atoms above the band of stability have too many
- A.
  
  Protons
- B.
  
  Electrons
- C.
  
  Neutrons
- D.
  
  Positrons
Correct Answer
C. Neutrons
4.

Atoms with too many electrons must undergo what kind of decay?
- A.
  
  Alpha
- B.
  
  Beta
- C.
  
  Gamma
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
B. Beta
5.

What is radioactive decay also known as?
- A.
  
  Radioactive decompose
- B.
  
  Electronic Decay
- C.
  
  Atomic Decay
- D.
  
  Nuclear Decay
Correct Answer
D. Nuclear Decay
6.

Which of these occurs to an unstable atomic nucleus in radioactive decay?
- A.
  
  Loses Energy
- B.
  
  Retains Energy
- C.
  
  Sustains Energy
- D.
  
  Gains Energy
Correct Answer
A. Loses Energy
7.

What is all matter made of?
- A.
  
  Particles
- B.
  
  Atoms
- C.
  
  Powder
- D.
  
  Dust
Correct Answer
B. Atoms
8.

How many protons can you find in one atom of Carbon?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  12
Correct Answer
A. 6
9.

Which is the most dangerous process of radioactive decay
- A.
  
  Alpha
- B.
  
  Beta
- C.
  
  Gamma
- D.
  
  All
Correct Answer
C. Gamma
10.

Uranium-238 decayed into Thorium-234, It already emitted?
- A.
  
  An Alpha particle
- B.
  
  A Beta Particle
- C.
  
  Gamma Rays
- D.
  
  Infrared Rays
Correct Answer
A. An Alpha particle