Description : When a radioisotope undergoes beta minus decay, does its atomic number: w) increase x) decrease y) remain the same z) vary depending on the element involved
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- INCREASE
Description : When an atomic nucleus emits a beta particle, one of its neutrons disintegrates into one of the following set of particles. Does it disintegrate into: w) a positron and an electron x) a proton, an ... and an antineutrino y) a proton, an electron, and a positron z) a neutrino and an antineutrino
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- A PROTON, AN ELECTRON AND AN ANTINEUTRINO
Description : In Rutherford's experiment involving the deflection of alpha particles by atomic nuclei, the fact that some of the alpha particles bombarding the thin gold foil were back-scattered, led to one of the ... its nucleus z) the nucleus of a gold atom occupies nearly the entire space of the atom
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- MOST OF THE MASS OF A GOLD ATOM IS IN ITS NUCLEUS
Description : The atomic number of a nucleus will increase by 1 if which of the following is emitted by the nucleus? w) an alpha particle x) a positron y) a beta particle z) a gamma ray
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- BETA PARTICLE
Description : In radioactive decay, the emission of an electron is characteristic of: w) Alpha decay x) Beta decay y) Gamma decay z) X-rays
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- BETA DECAY
Description : The nuclide X undergoes `alpha`-decay and other nuclide Y, `beta^(-)` decay. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. The `beta^(-1)` particl
Last Answer : The nuclide X undergoes `alpha`-decay and other nuclide Y, `beta^(-)` decay. Which of the following ... and 4 are correct D. 1 and 4 are correct
Description : The nuclide `X` undergoes `alpha`-decay and another nuclides `Y` undergoes `beta^(ɵ)`-decay, which of the following statement `"is"//"are"` correct? a
Last Answer : The nuclide `X` undergoes `alpha`-decay and another nuclides `Y` undergoes `beta^(ɵ)`-decay, ... beta`-particle emitted by Y will have the same speed
Description : When nucleus of an electrically neutral atom undergoes a radioactive decay process, it will remain neutral after the decay if the process is (a) An `a
Last Answer : When nucleus of an electrically neutral atom undergoes a radioactive decay process, it will remain neutral ... a`gamma`-decay D. a K-capture process
Description : When a nucleus in an atom undergoes a radioactive decay, the electronic energy levels of the atom.
Last Answer : When a nucleus in an atom undergoes a radioactive decay, the electronic energy levels of the ... decay processes D. Change for type of radioactivity.
Description : A radioactive atom `X` emits a `beta-`particle to produce an atom `Y` which then emits an Particle to give an atom `Z` (1) the atomic number of `X` is
Last Answer : A radioactive atom `X` emits a `beta-`particle to produce an atom `Y` which then emits an Particle to give ... C. 2 and 3 are correct D. 3 is correct
Description : The neutrons in an atom: w) are part of the nuclear charge x) rotate about the nucleus in elliptical orbits y) vary in number with different isotopes z) are always equal in number to the total number of protons
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- VARY IN NUMBER WITH DIFFERENT ISOTOPES
Description : The ability of an atom to absorb neutrons is its neutron capture cross section. The unit of measurement for neutron capture cross section is: w) the nucleus volume x) capture capacity y) resonance quotient z) barn
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- BARN
Description : The idea that electrons revolved in orbits around the nucleus of an atom without radiating energy away from the atom was postulated by: w) Thompson x) Bohr y) Rutherford z) Einstein
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- BOHR
Description : In `beta-` decay `n//p` ratio` :` a)May inrease or decrease b) Remains constant c)Decreases d)Increases
Last Answer : In `beta-` decay `n//p` ratio` :` a)May inrease or decrease b) Remains constant c)Decreases ... B. may increase or decrease C. increases D. decreases
Description : The splitting of an atomic nucleus is called: w) fission x) fusion y) cleavage z) separation
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- FISSION
Description : What daughter product is produced when thallium-206 an isotope of thallium undergoes beta minus decay?
Last Answer : This isotope is lead-206.
Description : What is the balanced equation for copper - 66 undergoes beta decay?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Alpha rays are different from beta rays in one of the following ways. Are they different since: w) alpha rays are deflected in a magnetic field and beta rays are not x) alpha rays are ... negative charge z) alpha rays are produced within the nucleus and beta rays are produced outside the nucleus
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ALPHA RAYS HAVE A POSITIVE CHARGE AND BETA RAYS HAVE A NEGATIVE CHARGE
Description : If a metallic object is heated, its density generally: w) increases x) decreases y) fluctuates randomly z) remains the same
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DECREASES
Description : Assuming all other parameters remain constant, what happens to the pressure of a gas when the volume of the gas is increased? w) increases x) decreases y) fluctuates sinusoidally z) remains the same
Description : After a projectile is fired horizontally near the earth's surface, the horizontal component of its velocity, neglecting any air resistance: w) increases steadily x) decreases steadily y) first decreases, then increases z) remains constant
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- REMAINS CONSTANT
Description : As a pendulum is raised to higher altitudes, its period: w) increases x) decreases y) remains the same z) decreases, then remains the same
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- INCREASES
Description : In the periodic table of elements, on moving from left to right across a period, the atomic radius – (1) decreases (2) increases (3) remains unchanged (4) does not follow a definite pattern
Last Answer : (1) decreases Explanation: The atomic radius is the distance from the atomic nucleus to the outermost stable electron orbital in an atom that is at equilibrium. It tends to decrease across a period from ... usually increases while going down a group due to the addition of a new energy level (shell).
Description : With increase in temperature, the atomic heat capacities of all solid elements (A) Increases (B) Decreases (C) Remains unchanged (D) Decreases linearly
Last Answer : (A) Increases
Description : In the periodic table of elements, on moving from left to right across a period, the atomic radius (1) decreases (2) increases (3) remains unchanged (4) does not follow a definite pattern
Last Answer : increases
Description : A body which is attached to a spring undergoes simple harmonic motion. The magnitude of the body's acceleration is: w) constant x) proportional to its displacement from its equilibrium position y) zero z) always increasing.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- PROPORTIONAL TO ITS DISPLACEMENT FROM ITS EQUILIBRIUM POSITION
Description : A beam of white light is passed through a diffraction grating and the resulting spectrum is allowed to fall on a screen. Which one of the following is the color of light that undergoes the greatest deviation from its original direction. Is it: w) red x) yellow y) blue z) violet
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- RED
Description : A nucleus X, initially at rest , undergoes alpha dacay according to the equation , ` _(92)^(A) X rarr _(Z)^(228)Y + alpha ` (a) Find the value of `A`
Last Answer : A nucleus X, initially at rest , undergoes alpha dacay according to the equation , ` _(92)^(A) X rarr _(Z)^(228)Y + ... u , m (_(1)^(1) H) = 1.008 u `
Description : An electrical current in a superconducting ring will theoretically flow unchanged for: w) several milliseconds x) a second y) several weeks z) forever
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- FOREVER
Description : Two bodies each have a mass 'M'. If the mass of each body is doubled, the force of attraction between the two bodies is: w) twice the original force x) 1/4 the original force y) 4 times the original force z) unchanged
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 4 TIMES THE ORIGINAL FORCE
Description : At one atmosphere, a cylinder with movable piston contains 2,000 milliliters of gas. If the pressure is increased to 5 atmospheres and the temperature remains unchanged, what is the new volume of the gas? w) 10,000 milliliters x) 400 milliliters y) 1,000 milliliters z) 4,000 milliliters
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 400 MILLILITERS
Description : If the distance between two objects, each of mass 'M', is tripled, the force of attraction between the two objects is: w) 1/2 the original force x) 1/3 the original force y) 1/9 the original force z) unchanged
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 1/9 THE ORIGINAL FORCE
Description : In the sun, helium is produced from hydrogen by: w) radioactive decay x) disintegration y) fission z) fusion
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- FUSION
Description : A proton is identical to _____. (1) the nucleus of helium (2) the nucleus of a hydrogen atom (3) an alpha-particle (4) a beta particle
Last Answer : D. a beta particle
Description : Can measurements of atomic structure made frequently enough eternally prevent decay of a radioactive atom?
Last Answer : answer:I am having a hard time imagining setting up the experiment so that the measurement happens often enough to produce the eternal isotope. It seems to me that the device doing the measurement ... from each other is fantastic. Observing one has an instantaneous affect on the other. Simply weird.
Description : Which of the following scientists first determined the atomic number of an atom by use of X-rays? Is it: w) Millikan x) Planck y) Thompson z) Moseley
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- MOSELEY
Description : (A) During `beta`-decay, a new element with atomic number greater than one is obtained. (R ) Protons and neutrons keep on changing into one another th
Last Answer : (A) During `beta`-decay, a new element with atomic number greater than one is obtained. (R ) Protons and ... D. If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : The radioactive nuclide `._(90)^(234) Th` shows two successive `beta-` decay followed by one `alpha-` decay. The atomic number and mass number respect
Last Answer : The radioactive nuclide `._(90)^(234) Th` shows two successive `beta-` decay followed by one `alpha-` ... is: A. 92234 B. 94230 C. 90230 D. 92230
Description : For which of the following reasons is plutonium-238 used for generating electricity on spacecraft? w) It is an alpha emitter with long half-life. x) It is a beta emitter with high specific power. y) It occurs abundantly in nature. z) It has low specific power.
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- IT IS AN ALPHA EMITTER WITH LONG HALF-LIFE.
Description : If 64Cu emits a beta particle, what would the product be? w) 63Cu x) 64Cu+1 y) 64Cu-1 z) 64Zn
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 64Zn
Description : If there is a circular hole in a metal plate, what happens to the radius of the hole when the plate is heated? (1) Increases (2) Decreases (3) Unchanged (4) Depends upon the metal
Last Answer : (1) Increases Explanation: When a metal plate with a circular hole at its centre is heated, definitely along with the areal expansion of the plate the diameter of the circular hole also increases. Using ... of expansions, we find that the hole radius increases at the same linear rate as the metal.
Last Answer : Increases
Description : The new nucleus formed after β-decay of a radioactive element has (A) Less atomic number (B) Less atomic weight (C) More atomic number (D) More atomic weight
Last Answer : (A) Less atomic number
Description : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha, y beta))(rarr ._(82)Pb^(206))` `t_(1//2)`
Last Answer : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha ... 2.303)/(4.5 xx 10^(9)) xx 0.693 log 4`
Last Answer : Uranium `._(92)U^(238)` decayed to `._(82)Pb^(206)`. They decay process is `._(92)U^(238) underset((x alpha, ... be A. 5.25 B. 0.125 C. 12.5 D. 1.25
Description : If the nucleus of a radium-226 atom is unstable what causes the nucleus to spontaneously decay?
Last Answer : Instability is due to a certain ratio between neutrons and protons in the atomic nucleus.
Description : As one goes across a period in the periodic table, the ionization energy generally increases for one of the following reasons. Is it because of the increasing w) atomic radius x) melting point y) nuclear charge z) density
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- NUCLEAR CHARGE
Description : The binding energy of a nucleus is defined as one of the following. Is this definition: w) the energy equivalent to its mass x) the mass difference between its neutrons and protons y) the energy ... the difference between the mass of the nucleus and the sum of the masses of its protons and neutrons
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MASS OF THE NUCLEUS AND THE UM
Description : In general, as you move across a period (left to right) electronegativity: w) increases x) decreases y) remains the same z) increases or decreases