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Basic Nuclear Chemistry
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Quiz designed for content review of the atomic structure and nuclear decay.
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Which group is referred to as the Halogens
1
18
2
17
2
Element 33: Arsenic (As) is correctly classified as which of the following
Halogens
Metalloids
Alkali Earth Metals
Other Metals
3
Which of the following means the same as group in regards to the periodic table?
Cohort
Period
Family
Row
4
How many neutrons does the isotope Magnesium-26 have
14
10
16
12
5
About how long is 1 half life of Californium-252?
10 years
5 years
7.5 years
2.5 years
6
Identify the type of radiation based on the chemical equation
Alpha and Gamma
Gamma
Alpha
Beta
7
How many electrons can the first electron orbital hold?
4
6
8
2
8
Which word defines two or more of the same atoms with different quantities of neutrons?
Isotope
Element
Transmutation
Ion
9
What is this a picture of? Hint: It is used to measure radiation.
Gieger Counter
Radioactive Microphone
Radiation Detector
Nuclear Decay Dectector
10
When two light nuclei come together to form larger nuclei and release emery this is...
Beta Decay
Alpha Decay
Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Fission
11
How much of a 100 gram sample is left after 3 half lives have occurred?
15.0 g
6.25 g
8.85 g
12.5 g
12
How can you determine the amount of electrons present in a neutral atom of any element?
Atomic number
number of neutrons
atomic mass
Average atomic mass
13
If there is 25% Californium-252 left, About How many Years Have Passed? How many Half Lives?
1 Year; 5 Half lives
5 years; 1 half life
5 years; 2 half lives
2 years; 5 half lives
14
Which type of radiation can penetrate through air, paper, and metal foil?
Delta
Alpha
Gamma
Beta
15
When an electron is released from the nucleus of an atom, this can best be described as.
Alpha and Gamma Decay
Beta Decay
Spontaneous Combustion
Non-Spontaneous Radioactivity
16
The Noble Gases can also be referred to as ...
Awesome Gases
Benign Gasses
Gases at Room Temperature
Inert Gases
17
When atom has a charge due to an unequal amount of protons and electrons this is called a...
Isotope
Element
Molecule
Ion
18
What two subatomic particles within an atom are counted to determine the atomic mass?
Protons, Neutrons, & Electrons
Neutrons & Electrons
Protons & Neutrons
Protons & Electrons
19
Which group on the periodic table are known as the Alkaline Earth Metals
1
17
2
3-12
20
Which term describes the outer electron shell of an atom?
Valence
Halogen
Vyvance
Inert
21
How many half lives have passed if only 22 grams remain of a 88 gram sample?
1
2
0
3
22
What is the first step to solve math problems?
pick two numbers and multiply them.
Identify the question
Get x on a side by itself
Set up the formula
23
The periodic table is put in order via atomic numbers, which means it is also in order based on
Non of the others
# of Protons
# of Electrons
# of Neutrons
24
Which subatomic particle is used to identify the element?
Electron
Neutron
Proton
Quark
25
Which type of radiation has no mass and no charge?
Delta
Alpha
Gamma
Beta
26
What percent of Carbon-14 is left after 4 half-lives?
12.5
25
6.25
50
27
Which type of radiation behaves more like a photon or electromagnetic wave.
Gamma
Alpha
Delta
Beta
28
Elements in the same (what) have similar properties
Cohort
group
Period
Row
29
How many Electrons does it take to fill the Valence (Outer) Shell
8
2
6
4
30
Where is the majority of an atom's mass located?
Evenly Dispersed throughout the atom
Nucleus
Electron Could
Valence Shell
31
Which type of nuclear decay has the largest charge?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Delta
32
How many valence electrons do elements in group 14 have?
3
4
2
1
33
About how much Californium-252 is remaining after 15 years have passed?
About the Same
3 %
5% `
0%
34
Which period of the periodic table only includes nonmetals
4
2
1
3
