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Nuclear Chemistry — Test

Question 15 • Physical Science

An isotope undergoes radioactive decay by emitting radiation that has no mass. What other characteristic does the radiation have?

Answer
A
no charge
B
low penetrating power
C
some shielding required
D
positive or negative charge

Explanation

Radiation with no mass is gamma radiation. Gamma rays also have no charge, unlike alpha particles (positive) and beta particles (negative or positive). The correct choice is “no charge.”

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