Module 2: Fundamentals of Radiation

Question 1

What is an atom made up of?

Question 2

What are the charges of protons, neutrons, and electrons?

Question 3

What is the difference between isotopes and ions?

Question 4

What is atomic mass?

Question 5

True/False: An atom is the smallest unit of matter.

Question 6

Define “radioactive decay.”

Question 7

What are the three types of radioactive decay?

Question 8

True/False: Gamma rays are particles emitted from a nucleus.

Question 9

What is the difference between alpha and beta particles?

Question 10

Which radiation travels the fastest: alpha, beta, or gamma?

Question 11

True/False: Electrons orbit the nucleus in random patterns.

Question 12

What does the periodic table represent?

Question 13

What is ionization energy?

Question 14

Name two elements commonly associated with radiation.

Question 15

What is the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?

Question 16

What does “half-life” mean in radioactive decay?

Question 17

What is the unit for measuring the activity of a radioactive source?

Question 18

What is the SI unit for absorbed dose?

Question 19

What is the purpose of a dosimeter?

Question 20

What does the term”excitation” mean in atomic theory?

Question 21

True/False: All elements are radioactive.

Question 22

What is the Z-number ( atomic number) of an element?

Question 23

True/False: Alpha particles can penetrate through paper.

Question 24

What is the significance of binding energy in an atom?

Question 25

What type of radiation is associated with fission reactions?

Question 26

What is the purpose of shielding in radiation safety?

Question 27

What is the relationship between energy and wavelength in electromagnetic radiation?

Question 28

Name one application of radiation i industry.

Question 29

What is a neutron? Provide two examples.

Question 30

What are radionuclides? Provide two examples.