What does alpha radiation consist of?
Two protons and two neutrons
One electron
Electromagnetic radiation
What is the definition of a nucleon number?
The number of protons and number of neutrons in the nucleus
The number of protons in the nucleus
The number of protons and number of electrons in the nucleus
Which type of radiation travels the furthest in air?
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Which is the most dangerous type of radiation inside our bodies?
Which of these is an artificial source of background radiation?
Cosmic rays
Rocks and soil
Radioactive waste
What charge is alpha radiation?
Negative
Neutral
Positive
What type of radioactive waste is mixed with concrete and put in a stainless steel drum in a purpose-built store?
High-level radioactive waste
Intermediate-level radioactive waste
Low-level radioactive waste
What are isotopes?
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of electrons
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of protons
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons
Which type of radiation is the least penetrating?
Which are the most dangerous types of radiation outside our bodies?
Gamma and beta
Beta and alpha
Alpha alone