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1. An alpha particle is really a high-energy electron ejected from the nucleus. True False
3. Isotopes with an even number of both protons and neutrons are generally stable. True False
4. A radioactive decay reaction produces a simpler, more stable nucleus. True False
5. X undergoes radioactive decay to Y with a half-life of five minutes. After 10 minutes, the sample of X has completely decayed to Y. True False
6. Alpha radiation is the least dangerous as alpha particles can be stopped by your skin. True False
7. The threshold model proposes that under a certain level, your body can repair the damage produced by radiation. True False
8. The mass of a nucleus is slightly greater than the sum of the masses of the individual protons and neutrons. True False
9. Nuclear power reactors cannot explode like an atom bomb because there is not enough of the fissionable U235 in a reactor to maintain a chain reaction. True False
10. Airline crews receive roughly three times the background radiation of those of us who spend most of our time on the ground. True False
11. This type of radiation is really the nucleus of a helium atom. A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
12. This type of radiation can easily pass through a human. A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
13. This type of radiation ionizes atoms and molecules. A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
14. Nuclei with a higher than desired neutron-to-proton ratios tend to undergo which type of decay? A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
15. This type of radiation is released when decays to . A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
16. Which of the following correctly balances this decay reaction? ___ A. B. C. D.
17. Which of the following correctly balances this nuclear fission reaction? A. B. C. D.
18. Isotope A has a half-life measured in minutes, whereas isotope B has a half-life of millions of years. Which is more radioactive? A. isotope A B. isotope B C. Both are equally dangerous. D. It depends on the temperature of each.
19. The decay rate of a radioactive isotope can be increased by increasing the A. temperature. B. pressure. C. size of the sample. D. None of the above.
20. The basic requirement for a fusion reaction is (are) A. temperature on the order of 100 million C. B. dense concentration of hydrogen nuclei. C. confinement at 10 atmospheres pressure for at least one second. D. All of the above.
21. The amount of radiation we are naturally exposed to during a year is nearly A. 150 rem. B. 100 rem. C. 1 rem. D. 0.150 rem.
22. Besides U-235, another isotope that can undergo nuclear fission is A. U-238. B. Pu-239. C. Th-230. D. Pb-210.
23. The protons in a nucleus stay together due to the A. electrostatic force of attraction. B. nuclear force. C. gravitational force. D. binding force.
24. A measure of radiation that takes into account the possible biological damage produced by different types of radiation is called a A. rem. B. rad. C. roentgen. D. curie.
25. A Geiger counter measures radiation indirectly by measuring A. flashes of light. B. speaker static. C. electrons released by ionization. D. curies.
26. As the size of nuclei increases, the ratio of neutrons to protons in the band of stability increases to A. 1.25 to 1. B. 1.5 to 1. C. 2 to 1. D. None of the above.
27. The radioactive isotope Z has a half-life of 12 hours. After 2 days, the fraction of the original amount remaining is A. 1/2. B. 1/4. C. 1/8. D. 1/16.
28. When an isotope releases gamma radiation the atomic number A. decreases by two and the mass number decreases by four. B. increases by one and the mass number remains the same. C. and the mass number decrease by one. D. and the mass number remain the same.
29. The isotope is most likely to emit A. an alpha particle. B. a beta particle. C. a gamma ray. D. It is not possible to predict.
30. Reactor control rods are made of a substance that A. absorbs neutrons. B. emits neutrons. C. reflect neutrons. D. slow down neutrons so they produce more fission.
ch13 Key
1. An alpha particle is really a high-energy electron ejected from the nucleus. FALSE
Blooms Level: 2. Understand Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #1 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #2 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
3. Isotopes with an even number of both protons and neutrons are generally stable. TRUE
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #3 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
Blooms Level: 2. Understand Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #4 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
5. X undergoes radioactive decay to Y with a half-life of five minutes. After 10 minutes, the sample of X has completely decayed to Y. FALSE
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #5 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
6. Alpha radiation is the least dangerous as alpha particles can be stopped by your skin. FALSE
Blooms Level: 2. Understand Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #6 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
7. The threshold model proposes that under a certain level, your body can repair the damage produced by radiation. TRUE
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.02 Tillery - Chapter 13 #7 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
8. The mass of a nucleus is slightly greater than the sum of the masses of the individual protons and neutrons. FALSE
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.03 Tillery - Chapter 13 #8 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
9. Nuclear power reactors cannot explode like an atom bomb because there is not enough of the fissionable U235 in a reactor to maintain a chain reaction. FALSE
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.03 Tillery - Chapter 13 #9 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
10. Airline crews receive roughly three times the background radiation of those of us who spend most of our time on the ground. TRUE
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.02 Tillery - Chapter 13 #10 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
11. This type of radiation is really the nucleus of a helium atom. A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #11 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
12. This type of radiation can easily pass through a human. A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #12 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
13. This type of radiation ionizes atoms and molecules. A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #13 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
14. Nuclei with a higher than desired neutron-to-proton ratios tend to undergo which type of decay? A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #14 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
15. This type of radiation is released when decays to . A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. All of the above.
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #15 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
16. Which of the following correctly balances this decay reaction? ___ A. B. C. D.
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #16 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
17. Which of the following correctly balances this nuclear fission reaction? A. B. C. D.
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #17 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
18. Isotope A has a half-life measured in minutes, whereas isotope B has a half-life of millions of years. Which is more radioactive? A. isotope A B. isotope B C. Both are equally dangerous. D. It depends on the temperature of each.
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #18 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
19. The decay rate of a radioactive isotope can be increased by increasing the A. temperature. B. pressure. C. size of the sample. D. None of the above.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #19 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
20. The basic requirement for a fusion reaction is (are) A. temperature on the order of 100 million C. B. dense concentration of hydrogen nuclei. C. confinement at 10 atmospheres pressure for at least one second. D. All of the above.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.03 Tillery - Chapter 13 #20 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
21. The amount of radiation we are naturally exposed to during a year is nearly A. 150 rem. B. 100 rem. C. 1 rem. D. 0.150 rem.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand Section: 13.02 Tillery - Chapter 13 #21 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
22. Besides U-235, another isotope that can undergo nuclear fission is A. U-238. B. Pu-239. C. Th-230. D. Pb-210.
Blooms Level: 2. Understand Section: 13.03 Tillery - Chapter 13 #22 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
23. The protons in a nucleus stay together due to the A. electrostatic force of attraction. B. nuclear force. C. gravitational force. D. binding force.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #23 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
24. A measure of radiation that takes into account the possible biological damage produced by different types of radiation is called a A. rem. B. rad. C. roentgen. D. curie.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.02 Tillery - Chapter 13 #24 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
25. A Geiger counter measures radiation indirectly by measuring A. flashes of light. B. speaker static. C. electrons released by ionization. D. curies.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.02 Tillery - Chapter 13 #25 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
26. As the size of nuclei increases, the ratio of neutrons to protons in the band of stability increases to A. 1.25 to 1. B. 1.5 to 1. C. 2 to 1. D. None of the above.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #26 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
27. The radioactive isotope Z has a half-life of 12 hours. After 2 days, the fraction of the original amount remaining is A. 1/2. B. 1/4. C. 1/8. D. 1/16.
Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #27 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
28. When an isotope releases gamma radiation the atomic number A. decreases by two and the mass number decreases by four. B. increases by one and the mass number remains the same. C. and the mass number decrease by one. D. and the mass number remain the same.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #28 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
29. The isotope is most likely to emit A. an alpha particle. B. a beta particle. C. a gamma ray. D. It is not possible to predict.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.01 Tillery - Chapter 13 #29 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
30. Reactor control rods are made of a substance that A. absorbs neutrons. B. emits neutrons. C. reflect neutrons. D. slow down neutrons so they produce more fission.
Blooms Level: 3. Apply Section: 13.03 Tillery - Chapter 13 #30 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry
ch13 Summary
Category Blooms Level: 2. Understand Blooms Level: 3. Apply Blooms Level: 4. Analyze Section: 13.01 Section: 13.02 Section: 13.03 Tillery - Chapter 13 Topic: Nuclear Chemistry # of Questions 5 18 7 20 5 5 30 30