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What is the classification based on to determine if a nuclear reaction is spontaneous or induced?
What is the classification based on to determine if a nuclear reaction is spontaneous or induced?
- Type of radioactive element involved
- Energy released during the reaction
- Formation of new element
- Whether the reaction takes place naturally or not (correct)
Which type of nuclear reactions involve a radioactive element spontaneously transforming into another element by emitting α, β, or γ-rays?
Which type of nuclear reactions involve a radioactive element spontaneously transforming into another element by emitting α, β, or γ-rays?
- Natural radioactivity reactions
- Artificial radioactivity reactions
- Induced nuclear reactions
- Spontaneous nuclear reactions (correct)
In artificial or induced radioactivity, what is observed when a stable non-radioactive element is bombarded with a suitable bombarding particle?
In artificial or induced radioactivity, what is observed when a stable non-radioactive element is bombarded with a suitable bombarding particle?
- Only stable elements are produced
- No new elements are formed
- Formation of unstable radioactive elements (correct)
- Radioactivity is observed
What is the term used for reactions where a stable non-radioactive element is bombarded and no radioactivity is observed?
What is the term used for reactions where a stable non-radioactive element is bombarded and no radioactivity is observed?
In induced nuclear reactions, what happens to the newly-formed element if it is stable or non-radioactive?
In induced nuclear reactions, what happens to the newly-formed element if it is stable or non-radioactive?
Which type of reactions are studied under 'Natural Radioactivity'?
Which type of reactions are studied under 'Natural Radioactivity'?
What can be observed in reactions under 'Artificial or induced radioactivity'?
What can be observed in reactions under 'Artificial or induced radioactivity'?
When a stable non-radioactive element is bombarded with a suitable particle, what type of reaction may occur?
When a stable non-radioactive element is bombarded with a suitable particle, what type of reaction may occur?
'Spontaneous nuclear reactions' involve which process?
'Spontaneous nuclear reactions' involve which process?
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