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Question 1

An atom is best described as neutral when which of the following conditions is met?

The number of protons equals the number of electrons The number of neutrons equals the number of protons The number of neutrons equals the number of electrons The mass number equals twice the atomic number

Correct Answer:

The number of protons equals the number of electrons

Question 2

Two nuclides have the same atomic number but different mass numbers. What term describes this relationship?

Isotones Isotopes Isobars Isomers

Correct Answer:

Isotopes

Question 3

During alpha decay, what happens to the parent nucleus?

Atomic number increases by 1, mass number unchanged Atomic number unchanged, mass number decreases by 1 Atomic number decreases by 2, mass number decreases by 4 Atomic number decreases by 1, mass number unchanged

Correct Answer:

Atomic number decreases by 2, mass number decreases by 4

Question 4

In beta-minus decay, which transformation occurs inside the nucleus?

A proton converts to a neutron, emitting a positron An electron is captured by a proton An alpha particle is ejected A neutron converts to a proton, emitting an electron and an antineutrino

Correct Answer:

A neutron converts to a proton, emitting an electron and an antineutrino

Question 5

Gamma emission from an excited nucleus is best characterized as which of the following?

Release of a high-energy photon with no change in Z or A Release of a neutron that reduces the mass number Conversion of a proton to a neutron Ejection of a helium nucleus

Correct Answer:

Release of a high-energy photon with no change in Z or A

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