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Here are some multiple-choice questions on the nature of radioactivity and radioactive
particles for college students:

1. What is the primary source of energy released during radioactive decay?

a) Chemical reactions

b) Nuclear reactions

c) Gravitational interactions

d) Magnetic fields

2. Which of the following particles is not commonly emitted during radioactive decay?

a) Alpha particle

b) Beta particle

c) Gamma ray

d) Neutron

3. Which subatomic particle is involved in beta decay?

a) Proton

b) Electron

c) Neutron

d) Alpha particle

4. What is the charge of an alpha particle?

a) Positive

b) Negative

c) Neutral

d) No charge

5. Which type of radiation has the highest penetrating power?

a) Alpha particles

b) Beta particles

c) Gamma rays

d) Neutrons

6. What is the primary cause of the stability of an atomic nucleus?

a) Electromagnetic forces
 b) Gravitational forces

c) Strong nuclear forces

d) Weak nuclear forces

7. Which radioactive isotope is commonly used in radiocarbon dating?

a) Uranium-235

b) Carbon-14

c) Radon-222

d) Radium-226

8. What is the half-life of a radioactive substance?

a) The time it takes for half of the atoms in a sample to decay

b) The time it takes for all the atoms in a sample to decay

c) The time it takes for a sample to become non-radioactive

d) The time it takes for a sample to emit gamma rays

9. Which type of radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper?

a) Alpha particles

b) Beta particles

c) Gamma rays

d) Neutrons

10. What is the primary danger associated with exposure to ionizing radiation?

a) Radiation sickness

b) Chemical burns

c) Electromagnetic interference

d) Sunburn

Answers:

1. b) Nuclear reactions

2. d) Neutron

3. b) Electron

4. a) Positive

5. c) Gamma rays

6. c) Strong nuclear forces

7. b) Carbon-14

8. a) The time it takes for half of the atoms in a sample to decay

9. a) Alpha particles

10. a) Radiation sickness

Certainly! Here are some multiple-choice questions on the nature of radioactivity and radioactive
particles for college students:

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of radioactive decay?

a) Alpha decay

b) Beta decay

c) Gamma decay

d) Nuclear fusion

2. What particle is emitted during alpha decay?

a) Proton

b) Electron

c) Alpha particle

d) Neutron

3. Which of the following particles has the highest ionizing power?

a) Alpha particle

b) Beta particle

c) Gamma ray

d) Neutrino

4. Which of the following radioactive isotopes is commonly used in carbon dating?

a) Uranium-235

b) Carbon-14

c) Radon-222

d) Polonium-210

5. What is the primary factor that determines the half-life of a radioactive isotope?

a) Temperature
 b) Pressure

c) Atomic number

d) Decay constant

6. Which type of radiation can be stopped by a sheet of paper or clothing?

a) Alpha radiation

b) Beta radiation

c) Gamma radiation

d) Neutron radiation

7. What happens to the atomic number and mass number of a radioactive atom during beta-minus
decay?

a) Atomic number decreases, mass number increases

b) Atomic number increases, mass number decreases

c) Both atomic number and mass number decrease

d) Both atomic number and mass number increase

8. Which of the following is an example of artificial (induced) radioactivity?

a) Carbon-14 dating

b) Uranium-238 decay

c) Bombardment of stable nuclei with neutrons

d) Spontaneous decay of potassium-40

9. What is the primary health concern associated with exposure to ionizing radiation?

a) Skin discoloration

b) Respiratory problems

c) Cancer risk

d) Allergic reactions

10. Which of the following is NOT a safety precaution when working with radioactive materials?

a) Using lead shielding

b) Minimizing exposure time

c) Eating and drinking in the laboratory

d) Using remote handling tools

Answers:

1. d) Nuclear fusion

2. c) Alpha particle

3. a) Alpha particle

4. b) Carbon-14

5. d) Decay constant

6. a) Alpha radiation

7. b) Atomic number increases, mass number decreases

8. c) Bombardment of stable nuclei with neutrons

9. c) Cancer risk

10. c) Eating and drinking in the laboratory