Chemistry: Matter and Change

Section 4: Applications and Effects of Nuclear Reactions

Self Check Quizzes

1
Of the radiation sources listed in the table, which would you expect to be higher today than in our prehistoric past?

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A)cosmic radiation
B)radiation from the ground
C)radiation from air
D)none of these
2
Which of the following would be the best choice for use in detecting diseased tissue as part of medical diagnostics?
A)gamma ray
B)ionizing radiation
C)radiotracer
D)X-ray
3
A Geiger counter works because radiation ________ the gas inside the tube.

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A)reacts with
B)ionizes
C)deflects off
D)is absorbed by
4
A scintillation counter works because radiation creates ________ within the scintillation tube.

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A)heat
B)sound
C)light
D)motion
5
Radiotracers are useful because replacing a stable atom of an element in a reaction with one of its ________ does not alter the reaction.

6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy yields C6H12O6 + 6O2
A)isomer
B)polymer
C)monomer
D)isotope
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