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Why would a doctor most likely restrict a patient’s contact with other people while the patient receives internal radiation?

A
The patient’s stress and anxiety would be eliminated.
B
High levels of radiation can diffuse through the patient’s skin.
C
Social contact would increase the effect of the radiation treatment.
D
Radioactive material can leave the patient’s body through saliva, sweat, and urine.
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Which type of radiation do people try to protect themselves from by wearing protective clothing that is made of aluminum?

A
alpha radiation
B
beta radiation
C
gamma radiation
D
photon radiation
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After a radioactive atom decays, it is the same element that it was before with no measurable change in mass. Which kind of decay has occurred, and how do you know?

A
alpha decay because alpha particles have no mass
B
beta decay because this kind of decay cannot change one element into another
C
alpha decay because it creates a new isotope of the same element
D
gamma decay because photons have no mass
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The alpha decay of a radioactive nuclide (X) emits a He-4 nucleus and produces an isotope of . What is X?

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A
Superscript 235 subscript 91 upper P a.
Option A
B
Superscript 235 subscript 93 upper N p.
Option B
C
Superscript 236 subscript 92 upper U.
Option C
D
Superscript 239 subscript 94 upper P u.
Option D
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Which particles that make up an atom are involved in nuclear reactions?

A
protons only
B
protons and neutrons
C
electrons only
D
electrons and neutrons
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If an unshielded sample of radioactive material emits alpha particles, what effect will it have on a person sitting in the next room? (Assume the wall between rooms is composed of concrete.)

A
None, because the wall will block the radiation.
B
The radiation will travel through the person’s body.
C
None, because the radiation will bounce off the person’s body.
D
The radiation will be totally absorbed by the person’s body.
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Which radiation detection method creates visible trails that can show the direction of ionizing particles?

A
Geiger counter
B
scintillation counter
C
film badge
D
cloud chamber
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Consider the three equations below.Which statement do these reactions best support?

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A
Beta decay occurs only in certain atoms.
B
Alpha decay occurs only in certain atoms.
C
Chain reactions play important roles in the process of nuclear fission.
D
Nuclear fusion plays an important role in making elements that are heavier than helium.
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Which represents the balanced nuclear equation for the beta plus decay of C-11?

A
Superscript 11 subscript 6 upper C right arrow superscript 11 subscript 5 upper B plus superscript 0 subscript plus 1 e.
Option A
B
Superscript 11 subscript 6 upper C right arrow superscript 11 subscript 7 upper N plus superscript 0 subscript plus 1 e.
Option B
C
Superscript 11 subscript 6 upper C right arrow superscript 11 subscript 7 upper N plus superscript 0 subscript negative 1 e.
Option C
D
Superscript 11 subscript 6 upper C right arrow superscript 11 subscript 5 upper B plus superscript 0 subscript negative 1 e.
Option D
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Consider the nuclear equation below.Which is the missing value that will balance the equation?

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A
84
B
86
C
88
D
90
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A large atom decays and emits a particle. After the reaction is complete, the atom’s mass has changed substantially. What kind of particle has most likely been emitted?

A
alpha particle
B
beta particle
C
positron
D
photon
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A radioactive nuclide that is used for radiation therapy for cancer has 33 neutrons and a mass number of 60. Which is the correct symbol for this nuclide?

A
Superscript 27 subscript 60 upper C o.
Option A
B
Superscript 33 subscript 60 upper C o.
Option B
C
Superscript 60 subscript 33 upper C o.
Option C
D
Superscript 60 subscript 27 upper C o.
Option D
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Which best describes nuclear fusion?

A
A nucleus spontaneously splits and absorbs energy.
B
Two nuclei spontaneously combine and absorb energy.
C
A nucleus collides with a neutron and splits, releasing energy.
D
Nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
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Which type of reaction does this diagram represent?

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A
a chain reaction that is caused by nuclear fission
B
a chain reaction that is caused by nuclear fusion
C
a decrease in energy that is caused by nuclear fission
D
an increase in energy that is caused by nuclear fusion
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Which best describes what forms in nuclear fission?

A
two smaller, more stable nuclei
B
two larger, less stable nuclei
C
one smaller, less stable nucleus
D
one larger, more stable nucleus

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