10 Questions
What is the lightest particle among protons, neutrons, and electrons?
Electrons
What are protons and neutrons collectively called in an atom's nucleus?
Nucleons
Which type of radiation includes visible light, x-rays, and gamma rays?
Electromagnetic radiation
What is the smallest unit of electromagnetic radiation?
Photons
Which particles form the nucleus of an atom?
Protons and neutrons
What is a radionuclide?
An atom with radioactivity
How are x-rays produced in x-ray tubes?
Through the interaction of electrons with the nucleus
What is the process called when high-energy radiation interacts with matter resulting in electrons being knocked out of their atomic orbits?
Ionization
What is the significant characteristic of gamma rays as compared to x-rays?
They originate from intranuclear emission
How do electromagnetic radiation transfer energy through a material?
With a negative correlation of the square of distance in space
Test your knowledge on atomic particles such as electrons, protons, and neutrons. Learn about their charges, masses, and their roles in forming the nucleus of an atom.
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