Copy of Skill Check #14.1 Nuclear Chemistry (Unit 7 Investigation 14 Experience 1) (7/30/2025)

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Which of the following statements are examples of radioactive decay? Select all that apply.

An example of radioactive decay is omega decay, which converts a proton into a neutron.

An example of radioactive decay is gamma decay, when a photon is released.

An example of radioactive decay is alpha decay, when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle.

An example of radioactive decay is beta decay, which converts a neutron to a proton and releases an electron.

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma emission

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma emission

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma emission

Which of the following statements are examples of radioactive decay? Select all that apply.

An example of radioactive decay is omega decay, which converts a proton into a neutron.

An example of radioactive decay is gamma decay, when a photon is released.

An example of radioactive decay is alpha decay, when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle.

An example of radioactive decay is beta decay, which converts a neutron to a proton and releases an electron.

Match the type of radioactive decay with the type of shielding.

beta  decay

can be stopped by paper

gamma emission

can be stopped by aluminum

alpha decay

can be stopped by lead

What type of radioactive decay is occurring?

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma emission

What type of radioactive decay is occurring?

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma emission

What type of radioactive decay is occurring? (It is possible that more than 1 reaction is occurring.)

alpha decay

beta decay

gamma emission