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What is the process called when an unstable isotope undergoes changes to reach a stable state and emits radiation?
What is the process called when an unstable isotope undergoes changes to reach a stable state and emits radiation?
- Atomic stabilization
- Radioactive emission
- Nuclear transformation
- Radioactive decay (correct)
What is the composition of an alpha particle?
What is the composition of an alpha particle?
- 2 protons and 2 neutrons (correct)
- 1 proton and 1 neutron
- 3 protons and 1 neutron
- 1 proton and 2 neutrons
What is the range of alpha particles penetration in air?
What is the range of alpha particles penetration in air?
- 3 m and less
- 5 cm and less (correct)
- 50 cm and less
- 10 cm and more
What is the effect of alpha particles on cells?
What is the effect of alpha particles on cells?
What is the characteristic of beta particles?
What is the characteristic of beta particles?
In which elements does alpha-decay occur?
In which elements does alpha-decay occur?
What is the characteristic of gamma rays that allows them to have a high penetrating power?
What is the characteristic of gamma rays that allows them to have a high penetrating power?
What is the primary purpose of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals?
What is the primary purpose of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals?
What is the main reason why radiopharmaceuticals should be sterile?
What is the main reason why radiopharmaceuticals should be sterile?
What is the somatic effect of radiation exposure that can appear after years of exposure?
What is the somatic effect of radiation exposure that can appear after years of exposure?
What is the purpose of tagging a radionuclide to a pharmaceutical?
What is the purpose of tagging a radionuclide to a pharmaceutical?
What is a characteristic of the pharmaceutical of choice for radiopharmaceuticals?
What is a characteristic of the pharmaceutical of choice for radiopharmaceuticals?
