The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Ionising electromagnetic radiation”, from the unit “Electromagnetic waves” (Year 11 Science) by Oak National Academy.
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12 questions
Electromagnetic radiation that has longer wavelengths than X–rays and shorter wavelengths than light is called ___ radiation.
Match the following types of electromagetic radiation to the correct description.
Which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves are correct?
Which of the following types of particle is found outside the nucleus of an atom?
Match each of the following types of particle with its type of electric charge.
An atom contains 6 protons, 5 neutrons and 6 electrons. What is the overall electric charge on the atom?
Electromagnetic (EM) radiation can transfer energy to objects. Match each of the following types of EM radiation with an effect that can occur when it transfers energy.
Some types of electromagnetic radiation can make an atom gain or lose one or more electrons and become charged. A charged atom is called an ...
Which of the following is the most strongly ionising type of electromagnetic radiation?
Which of the following increases the potential harm when electromagnetic radiation hits a living organism?
Which of the following can happen when an atom absorbs radiation?
Match each of the following types of electromagnetic radiation to one of its uses.
