1. What is the change in atomic mass number when an atom emits an alpha particle?
A) decreases by 2
B) decreases by 4
C) decreases by 2
D) increases by 4
2. If an isotope decays by the process of beta emission __.
A) the mass number changes
B) the atomic number chnages
C) protons are given off
D) the number of neutrons remains the same
3. 56/25 Mn -> __ + 0/-1 e
A) 56/27 Co
B) 37/25 Mn
C) 56/26 Fe
D) 58/24 Cr
4. Which of the following naturally occurring radioisotopes would be most useful in dating objects though to be a million years old?
A) carbon-14; t1/2=5.73x10^3
B) potassium-40; t1/2=1.28x10^9
C) thorium-23; t1/2=25 days
D) radon-222; t1/2=3.8 days
5. The production of carbon-14 __.
A) takes place in the upper atmosphere
B) is mostly due to fallout from nuclear explosions
C) occurs to a large extent in nuclear reactors
D) is caused by photosynthesis in plants
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