Types of Radioactive Decay

Question 1

Which would result in radioactive decay? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a neutron-to-proton ratio of 1:2 in a large nucleus; a nucleus that contains 90 protons and 100 neutrons; any isotope of the element uranium, which has atomic number 92

Question 2

Which type of radioactive decay produces radiation with zero mass?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gamma

Question 3

Which type of radioactive decay produces radiation that requires lead shielding?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gamma

Question 4

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions.Which type of radioactive decay produces particles with a positive charge and very small mass?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

beta

Question 5

Which type of radioactive decay produces radiation that can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

alpha

Question 6

Which type of radioactive decay produces particles with the most mass?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

alpha

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