Radio Activity Flashcards
1
Q
Which radiation has the highest penetration power?
A
Gamma (Y) radiation
2
Q
Which radiation is the least penetrating?
A
Alpha (a) particles
3
Q
What isotope is used in carbon dating?
A
Carbon-14
4
Q
What isotope is used to treat thyroid cancer?
A
Iodine-131
5
Q
What is nuclear fission?
A
Splitting of a large nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.
6
Q
What is nuclear fusion?
A
Combining of small nuclei to form a larger nucleus, releasing energy.
