Nuclear Chemistry: Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions Jamb Chemistry Past Questions

Question 1

Vulcanization involve the removal of

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  • A. monometer
  • B. the single bond
  • C. the double bond
  • D. a polymer
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Question 2

Which of these radioactive elements is commonly used as a nuclear fuel

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  • A. uranium
  • B. palladium
  • C. actium
  • D. thorium
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Question 3

The radioactive emission with the least ionization power is

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  • A. \( \alpha - particles \)
  • B. X-rays
  • C. \( \gamma -rays \)
  • D. \( \beta - rays \)
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Question 4

\(^{226}_{88}Ra\) → \(^x_{86}Rn\) + alpha particle

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  • A. 226
  • B. 220
  • C. 227
  • D. 222
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Question 5

The radio isotope used in industrial radiography for the rapid checking of faults in welds and casting is?

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  • A. carbon-14
  • B. phosphorus-32
  • C. cobalt-60
  • D. iodine-131
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