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Question 1

A)A process in which a large nucleus splits into two or more parts is called _____.(1 point)
Responses

nuclear fusion
nuclear fusion

beta decay
beta decay

radioactive decay
radioactive decay

nuclear fission
nuclear fission
Question 2
A)An alpha particle is made up of _____.(1 point)
Responses

two electrons
two electrons

one electron
one electron

one proton and one neutron
one proton and one neutron

two protons and two neutrons
two protons and two neutrons
Question 3
A)
Use the model to answer the question.

An illustration shows an alpha particle emitting from the nucleus of an atom. The alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons.

Which statement best describes the type of radioactive decay shown in the model?

(1 point)
Responses

The model shows beta decay, which is a type of nuclear fission.
The model shows beta decay, which is a type of nuclear fission.

The model shows alpha decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission.
The model shows alpha decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission.

The model shows beta decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission.
The model shows beta decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission.

The model shows alpha decay, which is a type of nuclear fission.
The model shows alpha decay, which is a type of nuclear fission.
Question 4
A)Is beta decay a form of nuclear fission?(1 point)
Responses

No, it is not because the mass number does not change.
No, it is not because the mass number does not change.

No, it is not because the atomic number does not change.
No, it is not because the atomic number does not change.

Yes, it is because the mass number changes.
Yes, it is because the mass number changes.

Yes, it is because the atomic number changes.
Yes, it is because the atomic number changes.
Question 5
A)Which statement correctly classifies gamma emission?(1 point)
Responses

Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.

Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction.
Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay or a fission reaction.

Gamma emission is not a type of radioactive decay, but it is a fission reaction.

1 answer

Here are the correct responses to your questions:

Question 1 A) A process in which a large nucleus splits into two or more parts is called _____.
Response: nuclear fission

Question 2 A) An alpha particle is made up of _____.
Response: two protons and two neutrons

Question 3 A) Which statement best describes the type of radioactive decay shown in the model?
Response: The model shows alpha decay, which is not a type of nuclear fission.

Question 4 A) Is beta decay a form of nuclear fission?
Response: No, it is not because the mass number does not change.

Question 5 A) Which statement correctly classifies gamma emission?
Response: Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.

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