Types of Radioactive Decay — Unit test Answers

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Examine the nuclear reaction: . Why is this classified as a nuclear reaction rather than a chemical reaction?

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A
It is not balanced.
B
A new compound is formed.
C
A change has occurred in a nucleus.
D
A new element has been formed.
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Which is occurring when work is being done?

A
Energy is being reverted.
B
Energy is being decreased.
C
Energy is being increased.
D
Energy is being transferred.
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If the kinetic and potential energy in a system are equal, then the potential energy increases. What happens as a result?

A
Total energy increases.
B
Stored energy decreases.
C
Energy of motion decreases.
D
Total energy decreases.
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When Javier touches a hot mug of tea, energy is transferred from the surface of the mug to his hand. What kind of energy is this?

A
nuclear
B
radiant
C
thermal
D
chemical
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When a spring is compressed, the energy changes from kinetic to potential. Which best describes what is causing this change?

A
work
B
power
C
gravitational energy
D
chemical energy

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