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 : 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 : A radioactive substance emits? (1) alpha particle (2) beta particle (3) gamma particle (4) all of the three
Last Answer : (4) all of the three Explanation: Radioactive substances are continually producing three kinds of dangerous radiation: alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays. These types of radiation are invisible to the naked eye, and so you won't see a green glow.
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 : When an atom undergoes beta decay, the atomic number of the nucleus: w) is unchanged x) increases by one y) decreases by one z) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- INCREASES BY ONE
Description : A radioactive element is preset in VIII group of the periodic table. If it emits one `alpha`particle, the new position of the nuclide will be
Last Answer : A radioactive element is preset in VIII group of the periodic table. If it emits one `alpha`particle, the new ... . VI B B. VIII C. VIIB D. I B
Description : The atomic number of a radioactive element is not changed, when it emits __________ rays. (A) α (B) β (C) γ (D) α & β
Last Answer : (C) γ
Description : In changing from an energy state of -1.51 electron-volts to -3.40 electron-volts, an atom emits a photon whose energy is: w) 1.51 electron-volts x) 1.89 electron-volts y) 3.40 electron-volts z) 4.91 electron-volts
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 1.89 ELECTRON-VOLTS
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 : 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 : A radioactive element `X` has an atomic number of 100. It decays directly into an element `Y` which decays directly into an element `Z`. In both the p
Last Answer : A radioactive element `X` has an atomic number of 100. It decays directly into an element `Y` which decays ... of 100 D. Z has an atomic number of 99
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 : The emission of a positron from a radioactive atom is generally accompanied by the emission of one of the following. Is it accompanied by the emission of: w) a meson x) a baryon y) an antineutrino z) a neutrino
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- A NEUTRINO
Description : If by mistake radioactive substance gets into human body, then from the point of view of radiation damage, the most harmful will be one that emits.
Last Answer : If by mistake radioactive substance gets into human body, then from the point of view of radiation damage, ... neutrons C. `beta`-rays D. `alpha`-rays
Description : Successive emission of an `alpha`-particle and two `beta`-particles by an atom of an element result in the formation of its
Last Answer : Successive emission of an `alpha`-particle and two `beta`-particles by an atom of an element result in the formation of its
Description : Emission of `beta`-particle by an atom of an element results in the formations of:
Last Answer : Emission of `beta`-particle by an atom of an element results in the formations of: A. isobar B. isomer C. isotope D. isotone
Description : The emission of beta particle is from A)The valence shell of an atom B)The inner shell of an atom C)The nucleus due to the nuclear conversion `:` Prot
Last Answer : The emission of beta particle is from A)The valence shell of an atom B)The inner shell of ... to the nuclear conversion neutron `to` proton + electron
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 : 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 : When a solid material is heated, it always: w) emits a discrete radiation spectrum x) glows red y) emits a continuous radiation spectrum z) emits only visible radiation
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- EMITS A CONTINUOUS RADIATION SPECTRUM
Description : `._(92)U^(238)` emits `8 alpha-` particles and `6 beta-` particles. The `n//p` ratio in the product nucleus is a)`(62)/(41)` b)`(60)/(41)` c)`(61)/(42
Last Answer : `._(92)U^(238)` emits `8 alpha-` particles and `6 beta-` particles. The `n//p` ratio in the product nucleus ... A. 60/41 B. 61/40 C. 62/41 D. 61/42
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 : A frheshly prepared radioactive source of half life 2 hrs emits radiation of intensity which is 32 times the permissible safe value of intensity. Whic
Last Answer : A frheshly prepared radioactive source of half life 2 hrs emits radiation of intensity which is 32 times the ... B. 5hrs C. 10 hrs D. 32 hrs
Description : A freshely prepared radioactive source of half 2 hours emits radiations of intensity which is 64 times the permissible safe level. The minimum time af
Last Answer : A freshely prepared radioactive source of half 2 hours emits radiations of intensity which is 64 times the ... 12 hours C. 24 hours D. 48 hours
Description : Which of the following emits dangerous radioactive wastes forcing the government to eliminate its use? (a) Nuclear energy (b) Water energy (c) Geothermal energy (d) Solar energy
Last Answer : (a) Nuclear energy
Description : Which of the following radioactive wastes emits all α, β & γ rays and hence is the most hazardous of all radioactive emitters? (A) I-131 (B) Sr-90 (C) Au-198 (D) Ra-226
Last Answer : (D) Ra-226
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 : When `._(88)^(226)Ra` emits an `alpha`-particle, the new element formed belongs to:
Last Answer : When `._(88)^(226)Ra` emits an `alpha`-particle, the new element formed belongs to: A. third group B. zero group C. fourth group D. second group
Description : A stationary `._(82)^(200)Pb` nucleus emits an `alpha`-particle with kinetic energy `T_(alpha) = 5.77 MeV`. Find the recoil velocity of a daughter nuc
Last Answer : A stationary `._(82)^(200)Pb` nucleus emits an `alpha`-particle with kinetic energy `T_( ... accounted for by the recoil energy of daughter nucleus ?
Description : The 92U238 emits an a-particle. The product is(A) 90U234 (B) 90U238 (C) 90U236 (D) 92U236
Last Answer : (A) 90U234
Description : (A) Nuclear isomers have same atomic number and same mass number but with different radioactive properties. `U_((A))` and `U_((Z))` are nuclear isomer
Last Answer : (A) Nuclear isomers have same atomic number and same mass number but with different radioactive properties. `U_ ... both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : A nuclide has mass number (A) and atomic number (Z). During a radioactive process if: (A) both A and Z decrease, the process is called `alpha`-decay (
Last Answer : A nuclide has mass number (A) and atomic number (Z). During a radioactive process if: (A) both A and Z decrease, ... 4 C. 1,3, and 4 D. 1,2, and 4
Description : A stationary hydrogen atom emits a photon corresponding to the first line of the Lyman series. What is the velocity of recoil of the atom? `(m_(H)=1.6
Last Answer : A stationary hydrogen atom emits a photon corresponding to the first line of the Lyman series. What is the velocity ... `(m_(H)=1.672xx10^(-27) kg)`
Description : The emission in which the atom emits a photon of energy hf = E2 – E1 , in any arbitrary direction is a) Spontaneous emission b) stimulated emission c) induced emission d) both a & c
Last Answer : d) both a & c
Description : Which of the following is the same for both radioactive iodine and stable iodine? w) number of neutrons x) mass number y) half-life z) chemical properties
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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 : 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 : What form of radiation most closely resembles X-rays? w) alpha x) beta y) gamma z) neutron
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- GAMMA
Description : The estrogen and androgen hormones which regulate sexual development and function are structurally related to: w) beta carotene x) ethanol y) adrenaline z) cholesterol
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- CHOLESTEROL
Description : In a spent fuel assembly, the radioactive elements having the longest half-lives are the: w) fission products x) actinides y) activation products z) radioisotopes of lead
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- ACTINIDES
Description : If you start with 24 grams of a radioactive element with a half-life of one month, how many grams of the radioactive element will be left after 2 months? w) 1.5 grams x) 3 grams y) 6 grams z) 12 grams
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 6 GRAMS
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 : The oxygen in the earth's atmosphere was probably produced by which of the following? w) volcanos x) photosynthetic organisms y) radioactive minerals z) meteors
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGANISMS
Description : Which physical phenomenon or principle is most often applied in the search for petroleum reservoirs? w) magnetic field distortions x) electromagnetic radiation y) natural radioactive decay of minerals z) acoustic wave transmission and reflection
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- ACOUSTIC WAVE TRANSMISSION AND REFLECTION
Description : Which physical phenomenon or principle is most often applied in the search for petroleum reservoirs? w) gravitational attraction x) magnetic field distortions y) natural radioactive decay of minerals z) acoustic wave transmission and reflection
Description : Radon differs from other naturally radioactive elements in which one of the following ways. Is it because radon w) is extremely radioactive x) decays into the element radium y) is a noble gas z) is as chemically active as fluorine
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- IS A NOBLE GAS
Description : Lead-206 is the final product of the radioactive decay series named the: w) thorium series x) actinium series y) uranium series z) neptunium series
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- URANIUM SERIES
Description : Radioactive decay is a: w) zero-order process x) temperature-dependent process y) first-order process z) second-order process
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- FIRST-ORDER PROCESS
Description : Which of the following scientists was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1911 for the discovery of the radioactive elements, radium and polonium? w) John Dalton x) Dmitri Mendeleev y) Emil Fischer z) Marie Curie
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- MARIE CURIE
Description : The radioactive element most commonly detected in humans is: w) potassium-40 x) cobalt-60 y) iodine-131 z) plutonium-238
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- POTASSIUM-40