Grade 11
Physical Science
Midterm Exam 6. It is a type of radioactive decay in which an
atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle and
thereby transforms or 'decays' into an atom
NAME: with a mass number that is reduced by four and
YEAR LEVEL & SECTION: an atomic number that is reduced by two
TEACHER’S NAME: A. Alpha Decay
PROCTOR’S NAME: B. Beta Decay
C. Gamma Ray
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE D. Radiation
INSTRUCTION: Encircle the letter of the correct
answer. (1 POINT EACH) 7. It is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta
ray (fast energetic electron or positron) and a
1. It is a subatomic particle, symbol e− or neutrino are emitted from an atomic nucleus.
β−, with a negative elementary electric charge.
A. Neutron A. Alpha Decay
B. Electron B. Beta Decay
C. Proton C. Gamma Ray
D. Atom D. Radiation
2. It is the smallest constituent unit of ordinary 8. What type of nuclear reaction is this?
matter that has the properties of a chemical
element.
A. Neutron
B. Electron
C. Proton
D. Atom
A. Alpha Decay
B. Beta Decay A. Alpha Decay
C. Gamma Ray B. Beta Decay
D. No nuclear reaction C. Gamma Ray
D. No nuclear reaction
II. Nuclear Reaction
INSTRUCTIONS: Determine whether the given equation is an ALPHA DECAY or BETA DECAY, then solve the equation accordingly.
(5 POINTS EACH)
Long-hand Writing:
1. Mendelevium -
2. Tungsten -
Short-hand Writing:
3. Neodymium -
4. Nobelium -
5. Magnesium
IV. ESSAY
1. Imagine a world wherein nuclear energy is non-existent, how would the world be? Elaborate your answer.
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A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms: the first is full of raging fires; the
second, assassins with loaded guns; and the third, lions who haven't eaten in years. Which room is the safest?
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