What is a β-particle and from which part of a radioactive atom is it emitted?

helium nucleus from the nucleus

helium nucleus from outer orbits

Which type of radiation has the greatest ionising effect?

All have the same ionising effect

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Chemistry is the scientific branch of learning involved with elements and compounds made of atoms, molecules, and ions. It consists of the arrangement, structure, variables, performance, and the changes they endure during a reaction with other elements. Chemistry is often termed the predominant science because it provides a foundation for understanding basic and practical scientific disciplines at a fundamental level. This quiz will determine your understanding of chemistry.

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1.

What is a β-particle and from which part of a radioactive atom is it emitted?
- A.
  
  Electron from the nucleus
- B.
  
  Electron from outer orbits
- C.
  
  Helium nucleus from the nucleus
- D.
  
  Helium nucleus from outer orbits
Correct Answer
A. Electron from the nucleus
2.

A radioactive nucleus contains 138 neutrons. The nucleus emits an α-particle. How many neutrons are in the nucleus after it has emitted the α-particle?

Correct Answer
136
3.

A radioactive nucleus contains 138 nucleons. The nucleus emits an α-particle. How many nucleons are in the nucleus after it has emitted the α-particle?

Correct Answer
134
4.

An atom of the element lithium has a nucleon number of 7 and a proton number of 3. Which diagram represents a neutral atom of lithium?
- A.
  
  Diagram A
- B.
  
  Diagram B
- C.
  
  Diagram C
- D.
  
  Diagram D
Correct Answer
C. Diagram C
5.

How many protons are there in a neutral atom of

Correct Answer
11
6.

Which type of radiation has the greatest ionising effect?
- A.
  
  α-particles
- B.
  
  β-particles
- C.
  
  γ-rays
- D.
  
  All have the same ionising effect
Correct Answer
A. α-particles
7.

The diagram shows the paths of three different types of radiation, X, Y and Z.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
Correct Answer
B. B
8.

A powder contains 400mg of a radioactive material that emits α-particles. The half-life of the material is 5 days. What mass of that material remains after 10 days?

Correct Answer
100
100mg
100 mg
9.

An atom of the element lithium has a nucleon number of 7 and a proton number of 3. Which diagram represents a neutral atom of lithium?
- A.
  
  Diagram A
- B.
  
  Diagram B
- C.
  
  Diagram C
- D.
  
  Diagram D
Correct Answer
C. Diagram C
10.

In the symbol below, A is the nucleon number and Z is the proton number. What is represented by the symbol?
- A.
  
  An electron
- B.
  
  A neutron
- C.
  
  A nuclide
- D.
  
  An X-ray
Correct Answer
C. A nuclide
11.

The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented byHow many protons does the atom contain?

Correct Answer
3
12.

The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented byHow many neutrons does the atom contain?

Correct Answer
4
13.

The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented byHow many electrons does the atom contain?

Correct Answer
3
14.

How many nucleons are in a nucleus of ?

Correct Answer
39
15.

How many neutrons are in a nucleus of ?

Correct Answer
20
16.

How many electrons are in a nucleus of if the charge of the atom is +1?

Correct Answer
18
17.

How many electrons are in an atom of if the atom is neutral?

Correct Answer
19
18.

A radioactive neutral atom contains 92 protons. The nucleus emits an α-particle. How many electrons are in the atom after it has emitted the α-particle?

Correct Answer
92
19.

How many neutrons are there in a neutral atom of

Correct Answer
13

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Chemistry Trivia: Ultimate Exam Quiz!

What is a β-particle and from which part of a radioactive atom is it emitted?

A radioactive nucleus contains 138 neutrons. The nucleus emits an α-particle. How many neutrons are in the nucleus after it has emitted the α-particle?

A radioactive nucleus contains 138 nucleons. The nucleus emits an α-particle. How many nucleons are in the nucleus after it has emitted the α-particle?

An atom of the element lithium has a nucleon number of 7 and a proton number of 3. Which diagram represents a neutral atom of lithium?

How many protons are there in a neutral atom of

Which type of radiation has the greatest ionising effect?

The diagram shows the paths of three different types of radiation, X, Y and Z.

A powder contains 400mg of a radioactive material that emits α-particles. The half-life of the material is 5 days. What mass of that material remains after 10 days?

An atom of the element lithium has a nucleon number of 7 and a proton number of 3. Which diagram represents a neutral atom of lithium?

In the symbol below, A is the nucleon number and Z is the proton number. What is represented by the symbol?

The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented byHow many protons does the atom contain?

The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented byHow many neutrons does the atom contain?

The nucleus of a neutral atom of lithium is represented byHow many electrons does the atom contain?

How many nucleons are in a nucleus of ?

How many neutrons are in a nucleus of ?

How many electrons are in a nucleus of if the charge of the atom is +1?

How many electrons are in an atom of if the atom is neutral?

A radioactive neutral atom contains 92 protons. The nucleus emits an α-particle. How many electrons are in the atom after it has emitted the α-particle?

How many neutrons are there in a neutral atom of