Question 1

One reason that irradiated food is not readily available in most grocery stores is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the cost of the irradiated foods is much higher than normally offered foods. 
B)  the chance of purchasing food that is still radioactive is rather high. 
C)  most people have not learned enough to know that they are safe. 
D)  All of the responses are correct. 
A)  the cost of the irradiated foods is much higher than normally offered foods. 
B)  the chance of purchasing food that is still radioactive is rather high. 
C)  most people have not learned enough to know that they are safe. 
D)  All of the responses are correct.

Question 2

The greatest threat posed by a nuclear (fission)power plant is

Accepted Answer

A)  release of radioactive isotopes when the molten core reaches the water table. 
B)  fish kills resulting from use of local rivers for cooling. 
C)  having the core melt,ultimately reaching China. 
D)  thermonuclear detonation. 
A)  release of radioactive isotopes when the molten core reaches the water table. 
B)  fish kills resulting from use of local rivers for cooling. 
C)  having the core melt,ultimately reaching China. 
D)  thermonuclear detonation.

Question 3

A wooden box found in an Egyptian tomb could have its age determined using carbon-14.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Diagnostic tracers form cool spots when they are accumulated in diseased tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which emissions can be detected by a film badge?

Accepted Answer

A)  X-rays 
B)  gamma 
C)  beta 
D)  all are detected 
A)  X-rays 
B)  gamma 
C)  beta 
D)  all are detected

One reason that irradiated food is not readily available in most grocery stores is that

The greatest threat posed by a nuclear (fission)power plant is

A wooden box found in an Egyptian tomb could have its age determined using carbon-14.

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

Diagnostic tracers form cool spots when they are accumulated in diseased tissue.

Which emissions can be detected by a film badge?

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

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Exam 10: Radioactivity and Nuclear Processes

One reason that irradiated food is not readily available in most grocery stores is that

The greatest threat posed by a nuclear (fission)power plant is

A wooden box found in an Egyptian tomb could have its age determined using carbon-14.

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

Diagnostic tracers form cool spots when they are accumulated in diseased tissue.

Which emissions can be detected by a film badge?

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