Question 1

Nuclear power generation relies on what type of reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) subcritical 
B) critical 
C) supercritical 
D) thermonuclear 
A) subcritical 
B) critical 
C) supercritical 
D) thermonuclear

Question 2

is an alpha emitter. What is the element produced by the decay of Np-237?

Accepted Answer

A) U 
B) Pa 
C) Th 
D) Pu 
A) U 
B) Pa 
C) Th 
D) Pu

Question 3

The number of neutrons in the nucleus of the isotope   is _____ .

Accepted Answer

A) 11 
B) 22 
C) 12 
D) 32 
A) 11 
B) 22 
C) 12 
D) 32

Question 4

In nuclear reactions, the principle change occurs in the ______.

Accepted Answer

A) molecular bonds 
B) electron arrangement 
C) physical state of the matter 
D) nucleus of the atom 
A) molecular bonds 
B) electron arrangement 
C) physical state of the matter 
D) nucleus of the atom

Question 5

What is a desired characteristic of a diagnostic tracer?

Accepted Answer

A) short half-life 
B) a beta emitter 
C) be soluble in water 
D) all of these responses are correct 
A) short half-life 
B) a beta emitter 
C) be soluble in water 
D) all of these responses are correct

Question 6

A patient undergoes external irradiation with Co-60 for treatment of cancer.  Which of the following would you NOT expect to observe as a result of this type of treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea 
B) hair loss 
C) bone marrow destruction 
D) altered blood chemistry 
A) diarrhea 
B) hair loss 
C) bone marrow destruction 
D) altered blood chemistry

Question 7

Which of the following are made up of particles identical to electrons?

Accepted Answer

A) alpha rays 
B) beta rays 
C) gamma rays 
D) more than one response is correct 
A) alpha rays 
B) beta rays 
C) gamma rays 
D) more than one response is correct

Question 8

A gold artifact from Peru could have its age determined using carbon-14.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Increased distance between the organism and the radiation source reduces the effect of radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Carbon-14 dating is a useful tool for determining the age of the artifacts of ancient civilizations. However, when future archeologists study ruins of our civilization, they obtain confusing results -- with some artifacts dating MUCH older than others. Which of the following would be an explanation for these results?

Accepted Answer

A) Variations in the Sun's intensity and production of cosmic rays. 
B) Ecosystem changes resulting in a reduction in carbon based life. 
C) The use of petroleum based synthetic materials. 
D) None of the choices. 
A) Variations in the Sun's intensity and production of cosmic rays. 
B) Ecosystem changes resulting in a reduction in carbon based life. 
C) The use of petroleum based synthetic materials. 
D) None of the choices.

Question 11

​ Explain the effects of radiation on the health of a living organism.

Accepted Answer

High-energy radiation knocks electrons o

Question 12

A radioactive isotope of a metal produced a reading of 188 Bq.  Another reading of the activity was taken 4 hours later and the reading was 47.0 Bq.  What is the half-life of this isotope?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 hr 
B) 2 hr 
C) 1 hr 
D) 30 min 
A) 4 hr 
B) 2 hr 
C) 1 hr 
D) 30 min

Question 13

Gamma emissions can be stopped with the use of an electromagnetic field because of their dense charge and their mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Nuclear power generation relies on what type of reaction?

is an alpha emitter. What is the element produced by the decay of Np-237?

The number of neutrons in the nucleus of the isotope is _____ .

In nuclear reactions, the principle change occurs in the ______.

What is a desired characteristic of a diagnostic tracer?

A patient undergoes external irradiation with Co-60 for treatment of cancer. Which of the following would you NOT expect to observe as a result of this type of treatment?

Which of the following are made up of particles identical to electrons?

A gold artifact from Peru could have its age determined using carbon-14.

Increased distance between the organism and the radiation source reduces the effect of radiation.

Explain the effects of radiation on the health of a living organism.

A radioactive isotope of a metal produced a reading of 188 Bq. Another reading of the activity was taken 4 hours later and the reading was 47.0 Bq. What is the half-life of this isotope?

Gamma emissions can be stopped with the use of an electromagnetic field because of their dense charge and their mass.

Matter, Measurements, and Calculations

Atoms and Molecules

Electronic Structure and the Periodic Law

Forces Between Particles

Chemical Reactions

The States of Matter

Solutions and Colloids

Reaction Rates and Equilibrium

Acids, Bases, and Salts

Organic Compounds: Alkanes

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Amines and Amides

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Lipids

Proteins

Enzymes

Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Nutrition and Energy for Life

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Lipid and Amino Acid Metabolism

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Exam 10: Radioactivity and Nuclear Processes

Nuclear power generation relies on what type of reaction?

is an alpha emitter. What is the element produced by the decay of Np-237?

The number of neutrons in the nucleus of the isotope is _____ .

In nuclear reactions, the principle change occurs in the ______.

What is a desired characteristic of a diagnostic tracer?

A patient undergoes external irradiation with Co-60 for treatment of cancer. Which of the following would you NOT expect to observe as a result of this type of treatment?

Which of the following are made up of particles identical to electrons?

A gold artifact from Peru could have its age determined using carbon-14.

Increased distance between the organism and the radiation source reduces the effect of radiation.

​ Explain the effects of radiation on the health of a living organism.

A radioactive isotope of a metal produced a reading of 188 Bq. Another reading of the activity was taken 4 hours later and the reading was 47.0 Bq. What is the half-life of this isotope?

Gamma emissions can be stopped with the use of an electromagnetic field because of their dense charge and their mass.

Matter, Measurements, and Calculations

Atoms and Molecules

Electronic Structure and the Periodic Law

Forces Between Particles

Chemical Reactions

The States of Matter

Solutions and Colloids

Reaction Rates and Equilibrium

Acids, Bases, and Salts

Organic Compounds: Alkanes

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Amines and Amides

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Enzymes

Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Nutrition and Energy for Life

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Lipid and Amino Acid Metabolism

Body Fluids

Filters

Explain the effects of radiation on the health of a living organism.