WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 4135

20,671.

Which of the following are emitted from a radioactive substance without altering either the nucleon number or the proton number of the substance?

A.

Gamma rays

B.

Alpha particles

C.

Beta particles

D.

Protons

E.

Neutrons

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,672.

When an atom is in the ground state, it is said to be

A.

grounded

B.

excited

C.

stable

D.

ionized

E.

radiating

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20,675.

Which of the following is used as nuclear reactor to slow down fast moving neutrons?

A.

Carbondioxide gas

B.

Liquid sodium metal

C.

Concrete shield

D.

Graphite rods

E.

Boron rods

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.